His call adds to growing voices from the Global South demanding that trade rules serve as tools for shared prosperity, not as instruments of dominance.
The agreement is a $185 million contract to modernize 1,000 diesel-electric locomotives, a critical upgrade for Egypt’s national railway system.
With this honour, Jim Ovia’s name is now etched among the pantheon of individuals who continue to shape our world.
These agreements are part of a growing bilateral effort to build a strong, diverse network of public institutions, engineers, universities, and research centers
The partnership signifies a strategic alignment between finance, investment, and entrepreneurship paving the way for inclusive participation.