A green push for measuring the economy

Measuring the gross domestic product (GDP) of a nation continues to be the main indicator of its economic strength. GDP refers to the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country during a given period of time; a country’s average standard of living would then be determined by calculating the GDP…

Food safety in Egypt: Will the new legislation bear fruit?

Food safety is a multi-layered problem involving an array of issues, whether environmental, health or economic in nature. What seems to distinguish it, in Egypt at least, is the fact that it is yet to receive the attention required to address it effectively, bearing in mind the magnitude and seriousness of the issues at hand.…