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From aid dependence to resource revenue

From aid dependence to resource revenue

By Making It on 17 March, 2011

A country feature on Timor-Leste, with an exclusive interview with His Excellency President José Ramos-Horta

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A window of opportunity for world trade?

A window of opportunity for world trade?

By Making It on 22 February, 2011

Trade is a vital engine of economic growth, but a multilateral framework for trade agreements is essential if all countries are to share the benefits

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Rwanda means business

Rwanda means business

By Making It on 20 December, 2009

His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, answers questions about his country’s development strategy.

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