The Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) - comprising of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar - has become a hotspot for investment over the years. A recent report from the Milken Institute has uncovered not only the opportunities for investment, but also key actions that the GCC needs to take to make investment opportunities stronger both for governments and investors, leading to greater impact. We sit down with Dr Claude Lopez - Head of Research at the Milken Institute - to discuss more about the GCC, investment, and opportunities for greater social impact.
Episode 27: Spotlight on the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has witnessed unprecedented growth and an economic boom since the mid-2000's, rendering this island nation as the top receiver of FDI in Latin America and the fastest growing economy in the region. But apart from business and trade opportunities, what lies for sustainable development? While it is an emerging economy, it is still a developing one. So what are they key gaps present and what can be done for greater social impact? We explore more on today's episode.
