Sweeping into victory in last January's elections, David Thompson's Democratic Labor Party (DLP) won a clear vote for change by the Barbados people. Nevertheless, the makeover is not drastic for those interested in doing business in Barbados. The Prime Minister underlined a pro-growth strategy involving the attraction of new investment, creating a more business friendly environment, finding global export markets for its services and building a distinctive 'Business Barbados' brand. Strategic Media looks at how the new mandate aims to make tourism and services everybody's business.
In two years, Cameroon will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence. The journey of the country from difficult beginnings to its present condition as a united entity with considerable positive prospects has been remarkable. This report gives an insight into the country's challenges as it grows into a hub for central African trade and interests. Cameroon is at the crossroads of development, and shows all the signs of having chosen the most fortuitous path.
When Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi was appointed Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler in 2003, the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah entered a new chapter in its history, one that placed it firmly on the road to a bright future. While sectors in which the emirate possesses a competitive edge, such as tourism, real estate, and manufacturing are being improved, it's the grand scale and thoroughness of planning that enchants newcomers. Strategic Media reveals the method behind the emirate's success, and the vast opportunities that it continues to unlock.