Building Green means making structures with
optimum efficiency in the use of resources. Building
green includes measures to reduce energy use by managing
the disparate elements of power usage and control.
Prudent policies and a diversified economy have sustained high growth in one
of sub-Saharan Africa's most consistent markets. A slump in commodity prices
and the credit squeeze will cap growth this year at 4%, but Uganda is well
prepared to absorb further shocks.
Around the globe, policy makers
seeking to meet the world's surging
energy demand with a low-carbon,
baseload power supply are taking a
new look at nuclear energy. After nearly
20 years, there is once again great
interest in the power of the atom.
We are at a unique point in
history. In the midst of the most
severe economic downturn since
the Great Depression, we face
another significant challenge.
Qatar is sitting on phenomenal oil and gas wealth, but rather than rely on energy revenues
the country has embarked on an ambitious diversification program to turn Qatar into
a knowledge-based economy of the future.
An ambitious five-year action plan aims to revolutionize the economy and to raise
conditions to Africa's best. Opportunities in mining, energy and agriculture are world
class and the government invites investors to deliver prosperity from potential.
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