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CNA
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Has Indonesia's free meals programme achieved its goals?
Indonesia's free meals programme was touted as a potential driver of local economic growth and create up to 1.5 million jobs. But the promise is far from realised, says experts and local businesses.
Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AfDB awards South Africa $1mln grant to boost green jobs
South Africa is facing a growing youth unemployment crisis. But developing its green economy may be a way out. Recently, the African Development Bank (AfDB) awarded South Africa's National Business Initiative (NBI) a $1m grant to establish a skills ecosystem that will provide the country's young people with emerging job opportunities in the green economy. Sustainable job creation The funding will support the country's Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP), led by the National Business Initiative in partnership with the management consultancy Boston Consulting Group. The initiative coordinates private sector efforts to prepare the workforce for the energy transition, in tandem with the government's JET Skilling Implementation Plan, focused on inclusive workforce development and sustainable job creation. Specifically, the grant will finance the programme's first phase, including feasibility studies for the design of skills development zones and capacity building within the public technical and vocational education and training system. Skills development zones will anchor the delivery of inclusive skills and foster local economic growth during the country's just-energy transition. Launched in 2024 and endorsed by the JET Project Management Unit under the presidency of the Government of South Africa, JET SEP has garnered support from over 30 influential South African CEOs, public sector leaders, and civil society leaders in the past year. Investing in energy The grant builds on the African Development Bank's significant investment in South Africa's energy sector. Since 2007, the bank has invested $3.4bn to support energy infrastructure, including renewable energy. The current grant will support the government's efforts to identify the skills needed for the sector, with a particular focus on renewable energy. Shameela Soobramoney, CEO of the National Business Initiative, said: 'This grant from the African Development Bank is a critical step toward turning vision into action, strengthening the national skills system, and ensuring that all South Africans are equipped to seize new opportunities in the green economy. 'We are proud to continue working alongside our partners and stakeholders to build an inclusive future-ready workforce and to stimulate local economies in a way that leaves no one behind.'
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Turkish Airlines announces it will be flying from London Stansted
An East of England airport is set to welcome a major airline from next March 2026, travellers will be able to fly with Turkish Airlines from London Stansted airline will operate 14 weekly flights to Istanbul from the Essex-based Powell, the managing Director at London Stansted, said: "This is a major milestone for the airport and a strong vote of confidence in both our operation and the vibrant, fast-growing region we serve." Mehmet Gurulkan, Turkish Airlines' general manager for London, added: "By operating from Stansted, we are happy to support the airport's continued growth and contribute to job creation and economic development in the region." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Bloomberg
27-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Warning Signs of Weak Job Creation in the US
I'm Mark Niquette, a US economy reporter in Columbus. Today we're looking at the US labor market. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@ And if you aren't yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here. The US employment report isn't due until next week, but recent indicators and surveys are pointing to weak job creation this month.
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Florida CEOs Appear More Ready to Hire Than the National Average
Florida Council of 100 Q2 2025 CEO Survey is more optimistic than national outlook TAMPA, Fla., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunshine State's economic trajectory appears brighter than national trends, according to the Florida Council of 100 Q2 2025 CEO Economic Outlook Index. The quarterly index is a forward-looking measure capturing expectations from top Florida CEOs on sales, capital spending, and employment. It is modeled after the nationally recognized Business Roundtable (BRT) index. The Florida Council of 100's Q2 2025 CEO Economic Outlook shows that Florida CEOs remain optimistic — especially when it comes to job creation, hiring, and long-term growth. Florida's overall CEO Economic Outlook Index score for Q2 was 83, compared to 69 for the BRT national index with 50 or above indicating economic expansion. 'Florida's top business leaders are signaling continued confidence in the state's economic momentum,' said Mike Simas, President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100. 'From expanded hiring plans to robust investment strategies, this index underscores the strength and direction of Florida's economy — and the role our members play in driving it forward.' Florida vs. National Sentiment Compared to their national peers, Florida CEOs are showing greater optimism across key indicators: 'This quarterly index gives us a powerful new lens into Florida's private sector — and it comes at a critical time,' said George LeMieux, Chair of the Florida Council of 100. 'Our members are not only building companies — they're shaping communities, creating opportunities, and growing Florida's economy. These results show that Florida is on solid footing, and we intend to keep it that way.' The next FC100 CEO Economic Outlook Index will be released in September. View Results Here. Media Contact: Amber Statler, (954) 649-9840, [email protected] View original content: SOURCE The Florida Council of 100
