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Women's Refugee Commission names Dr. Xanthe Scharff as president and CEO
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The Women’s Refugee Commission has appointed Dr. Xanthe Scharff to lead the organization as global displacement rises and humanitarian funding faces sharp cuts.
TMU to host Global Africa Summit Toronto 2026 on trade and investment
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and Africa Investment Network will bring business, policy and investment leaders to Toronto on July 30, 2026, for a summit on Canada-Africa trade and commercial ties.
Gierowski Foundation pledges support for clean water access in Africa
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The Jozef Hubert Gierowski Foundation is making clean water a main philanthropic focus in 2026 and 2027, with donations already going to water funds and charities working across Africa.
LCR Capital Partners promotes Louis Frost to president
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LCR Capital Partners named Louis Frost president while he continues as chief financial officer, highlighting his role in the firm’s finance, compliance and transaction work.
Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific data center market seen tripling by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific data center market will grow from $124.53 billion in 2023 to $530.62 billion by 2033. The forecast points to fast growth in colocation, cloud, IoT and edge computing demand,…
Jessie Gill leads enterprise strategy at Wheels as chief of staff
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Jessie Gill, senior vice president and chief of staff at Wheels, is using 16 years of executive and chief of staff experience to drive strategy, planning and transformation across the company.
Nigeria pitches itself as a global outsourcing hub
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Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria can generate one million export-linked jobs by 2030 as the government and private sector launch the Hire From Nigeria campaign in New York. The effort aims to connect Nigerian talent with international…
Polypropylene fibers market seen reaching $24.9B by 2030
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The polypropylene fibers market is projected to grow from $19.97 billion in 2026 to $24.92 billion by 2030, driven by infrastructure spending, lightweight materials demand and broader use in nonwovens and composites.
Polyethylene packaging market seen topping $110 billion by 2030
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The polyethylene packaging market is projected to rise from $85.72 billion in 2025 to $110.6 billion by 2030, driven by food and beverage demand, e-commerce growth, and the push for recyclable materials.
PE monomaterial packaging market seen reaching $2.93 billion by 2030
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The polyethylene monomaterial packaging market is forecast to grow from $1.83 billion in 2025 to $2.93 billion in 2030 as brands and manufacturers push recyclable, single-material packaging.
Satellite mega constellations market seen reaching $19.71 billion by 2030
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The satellite mega constellations market is expected to nearly double by 2030 as global broadband demand, defense spending and low-Earth-orbit network buildouts accelerate.
Special mission aircraft market to reach $22.28 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global special mission aircraft market will rise from $17.36 billion in 2026 to $22.28 billion in 2030, driven by geopolitical tensions, defense modernization and demand for surveillance and multi-role…
UNGA81 launch spotlights peace books and women leaders
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At UN General Assembly Week 81 in New York, a mother-daughter team launched two healing-focused books and honored women leaders tied to peace, education and servant leadership.
Starch-based bioplastic market seen reaching $4.09 billion by 2030
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The starch-based bioplastic market is projected to grow from $2.98 billion in 2026 to $4.09 billion by 2030, driven by demand for sustainable packaging and tighter plastic-waste rules.
Starch-based bioplastics packaging market seen climbing to $15.4B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global starch-based bioplastics packaging market is moving into a fast-growth phase, rising from $8.83 billion in 2025 to $9.9 billion in 2026 and projected to hit $15.4 billion by 2030. Demand for…
Three-wheeler market seen topping $15.4 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global three-wheeler market is set for steady growth from 2025 through 2030, driven by urban congestion, e-commerce logistics and rising demand for electric models.
Access infrastructure market seen reaching $56.95B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global access infrastructure market will grow from $42.12 billion in 2026 to $56.95 billion by 2030, driven by 5G densification, fiber expansion and rising demand for high-speed connectivity.
Rice climate chamber market seen reaching $1.3 billion by 2030
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The rice climate chamber market is projected to grow from $0.88 billion in 2025 to $0.95 billion in 2026 and hit $1.3 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Rice harvester market projected to hit $4.41 billion by 2030
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The rice harvester market reached $3.24 billion in 2025 and is projected to rise to $4.41 billion by 2030, according to a new report from The Business Research Company.
Road paver finisher market to reach $3.29 billion by 2030
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The global road paver finisher market is growing on the back of road-building, urbanization and infrastructure spending, with value projected to rise from $2.23 billion in 2025 to $2.41 billion in 2026. The Business Research Company expects the…
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