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The Talent Equation:  Å Frigjøre Det Globale Problemløsningspotensialet

The Talent Equation:  Å Frigjøre Det Globale Problemløsningspotensialet

Hvordan kan vi som samfunn sikre at neste Ramanujan, Einstein eller Salk ikke forblir ukjent og uutnyttet? Artikkelen The Talent Equation, publisert i Finance & Development av IMF i mars 2025, tar for seg nettopp dette spørsmålet. Forfatterne Ruchir Agarwal og Patrick Gaule belyser en ny og voksende økonomisk disiplin: talentøkonomi. De argumenterer for at det er et presserende globalt behov for systematisk identifisering og utvikling av individer med eksepsjonell problemløsningsevne – ikke bare for individets skyld, men for samfunnets kollektive fremtid.

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Step-by-Step Process for Submitting a Bid Request to the Philippine Government

Step-by-Step Process for Submitting a Bid Request to the Philippine Government

Participating in government procurement in the Philippines is governed by Republic Act No. 9184, also known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). This legal framework promotes transparency, accountability, and equal opportunity in public procurement.

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The Philippines’ Public System and Infrastructure Financing

The Philippines’ Public System and Infrastructure Financing

The Philippines is a democratic republic with a president who serves as both the head of state and head of government. The executive branch is led by the president, while the legislative branch consists of a bicameral system: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The judiciary is independent and includes the Supreme Court and lower courts.

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Economic Development and Housing Market in the Philippines

Economic Development and Housing Market in the Philippines

The Philippines has undergone significant economic changes over the past five years, influenced by the pandemic, global inflation, major government infrastructure investments, and a rapidly increasing cost of housing. While the economy has shown strong recovery post-pandemic, many Filipinos continue to struggle with rising living costs, slow wage growth, and a real estate crisis that has made homeownership increasingly difficult.

This report analyzes the economic trends from 2020 to 2025, focusing on GDP growth, income levels, business sector performance, the real estate market, and government infrastructure initiatives.

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Financing and Security in Real Estate Transactions: Blank Deed, General Power of Attorney, and Security Obligation

Financing and Security in Real Estate Transactions: Blank Deed, General Power of Attorney, and Security Obligation

In real estate transactions, particularly within commercial real estate and property development, legal mechanisms are often required to provide flexibility while securing the interests of both parties. To balance risks and opportunities, instruments such as the blank deed, general power of attorney, and security obligation are frequently used.

These tools can optimize financing, reduce document fees, and ensure control over the property while awaiting registration. However, they also come with legal risks that must be managed through careful planning. This article provides an overview of how these instruments function, the laws governing them, and their advantages and disadvantages.

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