We speak to the Economic Development Minister, Andrew Davies about the progress of the Objective One programme.

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Indeed, a recent report from the United Nations Development Programme states that "by 2020, the combined economic output of three leading developing countries alone - Brazil, China and India - will surpass the aggregate production of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the UK and the United States".

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Syria's nascent economic reform programme needs to be buttressed by a significant increase in foreign direct investment and development aid.

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