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Okonjo-Iweala: Countries face higher inflation risk if open trade is neglected

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), says turning away from open trade will lead to greater price volatility, inflationary pressures and weaker growth prospects. She spoke at

Okonjo-Iweala: We are lazy in our talk about diversification

Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance, says Africans are lazy in the way we talk about diversification — a project that can’t be realised within fours years. The senior adviser of Lazard,

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Those who steal must pay, says Okonjo-Iweala

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance, says that although those who steal must be made to pay for their deeds, the best way to fight corruption is by employing technology

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Okonjo-Iweala: Govts should raise tax by 100%

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance, has recommended doubling of tax revenues in African countries as a means to attaining sustainable development goals. In an article entitled: ‘Ensuring Africa’s Continued

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