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economic development
Legislative Hurdles, Land Issues, Capital Access Under Scrutiny for Indigenous Development
Representatives called for urgent fiscal and legislative reforms to complement social policies like ‘Closing the Gap’ and drive true economic participation.
Bronx Borough President Proposes ‘New gun crime registry’
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said Tuesday that he wants to introduce a new gun crime registry in the Bronx.
Less Public, More Private Employment in June for New York
Private sector employment rose by 5,000 in New York City from May to June, according to statistics released by the New York City Economic Development Corporation this weekend.
University Study Suggests Investing in Public Services
Study suggests that state should deal with the economic crisis by putting money into the public services sector.
China Floods May Be Sign of Wider Problems
The floods now besetting China may be related to the country’s trajectory of economic development.
Villager Turns Violent to Halt Forced Demolition
In Central China’s Henan Province, a villager killed six people and injured more than 20 by driving his truck over a demolition crew.