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In a historic move, St Kitts and Nevis will welcome cricket back to the islands with the hosting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2022. The strategic objective of the tournament is to grow awareness among young men and women to the sport and tourism showcasing world-class facilities, hospitality and service for the event.

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As per the new common agricultural policy (CAP), Cyprus plans to spend €461.9m on the agricultural sector over the five-year period of 2023-2027 subject to European Commission consultations and approval. The Agriculture ministry visions for a green Cyprus through sustainable growth, and environment protection. The Green Deal will facilitate business development in agricultural areas with an action plan for a cyclical economy.

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Botswana will be investing in the idea of a “knowledge-based economy” – one that does not rely on a finite resource. Diamond mining remains one of the biggest revenue earners but with the presence of high levels of inequality and an unemployment rate of 24.5%, the commonwealth nation is eager to launch initiatives from e-learning to online technologies.

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