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BBC Boss Matt Brittin Sets Out Silicon Valley-Style Revolution At British Broadcaster

“Move fast and break things.” So goes Mark Zuckerberg’s famous credo for building Facebook. The BBC’s new boss has embraced his own version of this mantra as he seeks to reinvent the British national broadcaster over the coming years. In a speech to staff from the BBC Radio Theatre, where some anticipated he would announce […]

BBC Boss Matt Brittin Sets Out Silicon Valley-Style Revolution At British Broadcaster

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Africa: How Africa Can Capture More Value From Its Cotton

[Bird Story Agency] As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic…

  • Africa's cotton industry offers chance to boost agricultural development and economic growth.
  • South Africa's success story shows farmer development improves productivity and fibre quality.
  • Strengthening local processing capacities can retain more economic value domestically.

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