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Slow accession
Turkey wants to join the European Union. The first steps are set. But if Turkey wants to draw its chair up to the table of the united democracies of Europe, the country needs to make some drastic changes. Especially when one looks at the social rights, discovered Christel Witteveen who as the only Dutch journalist participated in a group of European journalists who recently visited the country on invitation by the European Commission.
Better Banking
Dutch banks dedicate themselves to strengthening the financial sector in developing countries. In Kampala, the capital of Uganda, Dutch bankers teach the tricks of the trade to bankers from Uganda and Tanzania. In the long run this should lead to increased economic growth. Whether that will happen remains to be seen. It is, however, an innovative idea that at least inspires the local banking community.
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Major banks don't offer special financing. Financial giants like Deutsche Bank, Citigroup and ING talk a lot about sustainable development. But do they offer special financing to businesses that need money for sustainable projects?
From tanks to banks: finance in post-conflict countries
The financial sector in countries like Afghanistan, Congo and El Salvador has virtually disappeared. Early entrants into these post-conflict areas can take advantage of the situation. While contributing to stabilization, they are, however, challenged by extreme risks and high operating costs.
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