dp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore and globally .

it is a multi-disciplinary design consultancy .

the work of dp architects includes the dubai mall , as well as landmarks in singapore such as the people 's park complex and golden mile complex designed and constructed in the 1960s .

the firm was involved in the master planning of the orchard road shopping belt and the development of marina centre .

dp architects ’ activity includes retail , hotel , resort , commercial office , residential , convention centre , technology parks , medical , religious , educational and civic institutions , and airport and aviation-related support facilities .

the dp group is composed of dp architects , dp consultants , dp design , dp engineers , dp facade , dp green , dp healthcare , dp infrastructure and dp sustainable design .

it has over 1,300 staff with 17 offices worldwide .

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ng , erin . , et al . ( 2007 ) . dp architects : the works since 1967 . singapore : dp architects pte . ltd . ( call no . : rsing english 720 . 95957 dp )
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an overview of resorts world sentosa . photography : rory daniel ( courtesy of dp architects )
dp architects has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades .
mr lee , the new chairman of dp architects and the dp group of companies , and ms angelene chan , the group ' s new ceo .
an aerial view of the singapore sports hub . photography : rory daniel . courtesy of dp architects
in its third year of ranking architecture firms , sbr expanded the list to top 20 . the list welcomes new entries including scda architects , ciap architects , ac consortium , aga architects , id architects and jgp architects .
dp architects has announced key appointments in its senior management , which took effect from jan 1 , 2016 .
dp architects ceo angelene chan at temasek club in rifle range road , one of her projects which was completed last year .
her fears of gender bias were unfounded . by the end of the day , the client picked dp architects ' design .
singaporeans may not be familiar with the name dp architects , but most would know the architecture firm ' s buildings instantly .
’a common line | one global studio’ is on view until 29 september . for more information , visit the dp architects website
“we believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , ” said jeremy tan , director , dp architects .
prior to joining ong & ong , carolyna accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .
i applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at dp architects ( singapore ( singapore ) ) in march 2015 .
koh seow chuan ( b . 1939 , singapore– ) is a founder of dp architects , one of singapore’s most established architecture . . .
when her husband completed his studies , she moved back with him in 1990 to singapore - with a job at dp architects in hand .
date : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 3 . 5 million sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects
besides the exhibition , dp architects will also hold a design conference in october that brings together thought leaders such as pritzker prize - winner fumihiko maki .
dp architects has been named one of the top ten architecture firms in singapore at the bci asia top ten architect awards since 2006 . [ 38 ]
a week into her new job , she jointly headed the retail team working on suntec city . the massive mixed - used development was a collaboration between new york - based firm tsao & mckown architects and dp architects .
as part of its golden anniversary celebrations , dp architects has put on a seven - week exhibition that looks back at its biggest milestones in singapore and overseas .
dp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 offices across southeast asia , china , india and the middle east .
in singapore revealed , a special supplement in the upcoming october issue of wallpaper * , we feature one of dp architects’ ground - breaking works for a community centre .
back then , it was known as design partnership and helmed by singaporean architecture pioneers william lim , koh seow chuan and tay kheng soon . it was renamed dp architects in 1975 .
people’s park complex became singapore’s first mixed - use development with retail , residential , offices and carpark facilities within a single structure when it was completed in 1973 . courtesy of dp architects
since it was founded here by architecture luminary koh seow chuan , dp architects has grown into a global outfit with 15 offices around the world , employing more than 1 , 200 people .
she also plans to launch dp academy , a curriculum programme that includes workshops and courses for architects within the company , both in the singapore and overseas offices , to update their skills .
from 12 august to 29 september 2017 , dp architects will present a seven - week exhibition , a common line | one global studio , showcasing 50 years of the firm’s architectural explorations .
chee huang joined dp architects in 2003 and was appointed director in 2014 . prior to joining dp , he was at renowned architectural practice foster and partners in uk for two years , where he worked on the design of the new wembley stadium and the flagship store of luxury brand , asprey .
the company expanded in 1982 with the establishment of subsidiary companies , 2 dp design and dp consultants . [ 19 ] dp architects was registered formerly as a private limited with 200 employees in singapore . [ 20 ] leading the firm since its inception , chan sui him was succeeded by francis lee seng wee in 2004 as the ceo while he was promoted to chairman of the firm . [ 16 ]
mr koh , one of the founders of dp architects , said spur conducted noise pollution studies from different parts of the airbase to demonstrate to authorities the impact of an airport near residential zones .
ms angelene chan , 53 , chief executive officer of dp architects and its subsidiaries , says :
we find ourselves taking stock of our journey so far as we put together this exhibition .
more about carolyna : tien graduated from the royal melbourne institute of technology with a bachelor of architecture . she is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects . prior to joining ong & ong , she accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .
looking back at what made dp architects successful , she says :
the spirit of collaboration is our core value , and putting people at the heart of our designs and our practice is the reason dp has been able to prevail in times of crisis and continue to grow from strength to strength .
id : you have recently clinched dp architects’ first project in london , as part of an international design competition . what is the importance , in your eyes , in expanding from asia into europe ?
founded in 1967 , dp architects evolved in tandem with the building of singapore as a nation and has been instrumental in the shaping of country’s remarkable urban environment . dp architects is now a 1 , 200 - strong design practice with 15 global offices , strategically linked from beijing to london . some of the notable projects the firm has designed are the groundbreaking people’s park complex , esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and singapore sports hub . dp architects has developed a series of ecologically - friendly buildings known as the waterfront collection . one of the most famous of these is the waterfront isle , which has won numerous awards .
design partnership later known as dp architects , prospered as rapid economic development since the late 60s had created tremendous design opportunities for architects . the most notable projects associated with lim during the earlier years with design partnership included the people ' s park complex , golden mile complex and st andrew ' s junior college .
angelene chan has just been appointed ceo of dp architects . the singaporean firm has 1 , 200 employees and 15 offices worldwide , and is the 12th largest architectural firm in the world according to the 2016 wa100 survey .
it seems somewhat appropriate , too , that dp architects is launching on 12 august during singapore’s national day week , ‘a common line | one global studio’ , an overdue retrospective of its work over the past five decades .
demand for healthcare architects and medical planners has sharply increased as singapore’s healthcare industry continues to grow . interior
the people’s park complex contained singapore’s first central atrium – a ‘city room’ designed as a public living room where residents of the surrounding neighbourhood could socialise , eat , shop and perform the activities of everyday life . courtesy of dp architects
thai - based so architects ( situation based operation ) has been commissioned to redesign dp group’s new four storey headquarters in thailand . dp group is a family - run business with a warm working atmosphere , where the architects aim to reflect the company’s philosophy through its newly renovated building . the owner’s penthouse is placed on the top floor , and the executives’ working duplex is at the very back of the building , with it own staircase and glass court for their privacy .
dp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore . it started as design partnership in 1967 and was incorporated as a private limited company in 1993 . it is a multi - disciplinary design consultancy . [ 2 ]
these drawings are carefully reproduced from archival drawings , blueprints and microfilms ; and collectively chronicles dp’s ongoing exploration in shaping the public domain .
mr edward wong , the former president of the singapore institute of architects , and mr wee chwee heng were the other veteran architects who spoke at the event commemorating the 50th year of the group ' s formation .
arkipraktis ( 13 may 2006 ) .
bci asia ' s top malaysian architects
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– an interactive visual display to explore and experience the evolution and transformation of orchard road and marina bay , two prominent and celebrated urbanscapes that have come to be regarded as symbols of singapore’s progress . source anf photos , courtesy of dp architects .
mr francis lee , 65 , chairman of dp architects , saw that tenacious spark in her early on . they worked on suntec city together and he remembers the young , idealistic architect then as someone who was
enthusiastic and bursting with passion
.
having supported and worked with dp architects on many iconic projects in singapore such as resorts world sentosa , the esplanade – theatres on the bay and vivo city , elmich appreciates the efforts that the firm has put in and their contributions to the built environment .
dp architects is also the 12th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the wa100 2016 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it is the only singapore firm on the list .
overview of marina centre in singaptore , comprising marina square , pan pacific hotel , marina mandarin , mandarin oriental , suntec city , millenia walk , centennial tower , conrad centennial , ritz carlton hotel , and esplanade – theatres on the bay . courtesy of dp architects
client : public works department and singapore arts centre company ltd . architects : michael wilford & partners ( uk ) /
designers are in high demand particularly for those with experience in workplace solutions , as well as project managers and architects .
dp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 12 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub and sengkang hospital . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .
she was also named one of 20 leading singapore architects under the age of 45 in 2010 by the urban redevelopment authority .
dp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with 1 , 300 staff and 17 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub , our tampines hub and singapore chinese cultural centre . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .
a common line | one global studio curates dp architects’ portfolio of works within the context of singapore’s architectural history and the significant development of the urban landscape ; as well as the firm’s global projects , designed as public nodes of human density that contribute to a city’s quality of life .
in 2010 , chan was honoured as one of singapore’s 20 leading architects under the age of 45 by the urban redevelopment authority .
today , dp architects is the 10th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the world architecture 100 2017 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it has 1 , 300 staff in 17 offices around the globe .
in the time she has been at dp architects , she had two children : a son , who is 18 , and a 16 - year - old daughter . mr lee says :
her time - management skills in ensuring she excels in the different responsibilities she has are second to none .
james stirling michael wilford & associates and dp architects of singapore won out over three other short - listed teams from a field of 48 architects invited to pre - qualify for the design stage of the competition . stirling died in june 1992 . the re - named michael wilford & partners ( mwp ) and dp architects ( dpa ) designed the competition entry , and were named the winning team in december 1992 . the final design was completed in 1995 , at the same time the ministry of information and the arts decided to make it a two - phase project . at that point , for logistical and / or political exigencies ( depending on which official or rumoured reports one reads ) , mwp handed the reins to dpa to complete the first phase .
elmich congratulates dp architects on their 50 th anniversary celebration at their gala dinner on 5 may 2017 at the suntec city convention centre . the group’s ability to harness the strength of partnerships to deliver purposeful design over the last 50 years has facilitated their growth and success with 17 international offices and 8 specialist subsidiaries .
benson graduated from the national university of singapore with a bachelor’s of arts ( honours ) in architecture in 2005 and subsequently a master of architecture in 2007 . he is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects and a corporate member of the singapore institute of architects . projects commercial
owned by singapura developments , golden mile complex occupied three acres of land . 5 featuring a stepped terraced design that enhances natural light and ventilation , the building was designed by gan eng oon , william lim and tay kheng soon of design partnership ( now known as dp architects , which also designed people’s park centre ) . 6
designed by american architect michael graves , together with leading singapore architecture firm dp architects , resorts world sentosa strives to be an iconic , tropical destination resort , where landscape and architecture converge . the design provides for a densely - knit , inter - related series of activities and entertainment that span the gamut from exciting to fun to relaxing .
i wasn ' t vying for the ceo position . for me , it ' s always about the architecture and doing a good job and not so much about doing administrative work and running a place . but i felt that in my capacity as ceo , it was an opportunity to push dp architects ' consistency in design . ' '
anchored by a wall - sized illustration of dp architects’ work by the singapore - based illustrator lee xin li , the exhibition is a neat time capsule of not just the firm’s history and oeuvre , but also of singapore’s parallel spurt from fledgling state ( it only became a nation in august 1965 ) to muscular , first world powerhouse .
the architectural services we provide are those defined by our professional body the royal institute of british architects ( riba ) tailored to suit each client’s requirements .
from renovating her family home , she has since gone on to design megastructures and properties around the world as part of dp architects , singapore ' s largest architecture firm . at the start of the new year , the high - flier was named chief executive officer ( ceo ) of the 49 - year - old home - grown firm .
her current projects include yotel singapore , a hotel in orchard road slated to be completed next year ; and two residential buildings in the mariner ' s quarter in london , which are part of the 15ha royal wharf masterplan that aims to revitalise the royal docks . dp architects beat three other firms from britain to clinch its first london project .
the architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings .
– over 2 , 000 architectural drawings of selected projects , in chronological order , showcase the breadth of dp’s portfolio , presented in a vertebral column - like installation that traverses the entire exhibition gallery .
other buildings in the dp back catalogue downtown include esplanade - theatres on the bay , its spiky domes fondly nicknamed
durians
for its resemblance to the thorny fruit ; suntec city and millenia walk .
my primary focus is to drive the ‘d’ in dp—design first . dp has always been valued for high standards of design and service , but we would like to take that further and set design and service delivery benchmarks that are unprecedented . as a homegrown firm , we also fly the flag for the singapore brand around the world ; so it is important that we consistently strive for inspirational and world - class design .
it is not a hyperbole to state very simply that no architectural firm in singapore better sums up the aspirations , indeed history , of a nation than dp architects . the briefest scan of the city - state’s skyline reveals the intriguing silhouettes of buildings – created by the 1 , 300 - staff studio since it was founded in 1967 by koh seow chuan , william lim and tay kheng soon – that have both stood the test of time , and influenced a generation of architects and designers in tropical typology and a new form of asian - based aesthetics .
he , mr tay and mr gan eng oon are the architects behind golden mile complex , completed in 1973 and still one of the country ' s most distinctive buildings .
1 . tell us about yourself ? 2 . take us through your portfolio ? 3 . what softwares do you use ? 4 . why do you want to join dp architects ? 5 . can you resolve complex geometric forms and optimise for construction , explain suing projects ? 6 . how much salary do you expect ? 7 . where do you see yourself after 5 years ? answer question
yi may has worked in the construction industry as a professional architectural consultant since graduating from the national university of singapore in 2000 . for her outstanding academic performance , she received the board of architects prize & medal , the singapore institute of architects medal , the lee kuan yew gold medal and was placed on the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance .
unstudio and dp architects recently completed phase one of the singapore university of technology & design ( sutd ) , an academic campus designed to be environmentally sustainable . the sutd is singapore’s fourth public university and is located close to the changi airport and business park . the campus design is reflective of sutd’s cross - disciplinary curriculum , fostering creativity and collaboration through a series of connected nature - filled spaces .
architects also constructed 37 new models - some of these are much larger than typical architectural building models - that show the practice ' s design methodology across different types of buildings .
going forward , ms chan says that
spreading the dp and singapore brand globally
will be a major focus for the firm as it also looks to go deeper into areas such as retail , healthcare , infrastructure and hospitality .
angelene chan : i studied architecture at the university of adelaide and worked in canberra with woods bagot upon graduation . then i moved back to singapore after three years and joined dp in 1990 . dp was my first choice because the firm was involved in many significant projects that were changing singapore’s built landscape in a big way—marina square , millenia development , suntec city , safti military institute . i was also keen to work in a large office and handle complex projects with steeper learning curves .
resembling a collection of ‘cities within a city’ , the illustration celebrates what dp has come to create in 50 years – structures that are imbued with the stories of everyday life , giving the cities we live in , a life of their own .
mr edward wong , who is also the managing director of awp architects , noted that the situation then was grim as singapore was a third world country suffering from a 70 per cent unemployment rate .
another goal is the ‘p’ in dp—people empowerment . successful firms involve and value their people . i believe that for dp to scale new heights , every employee must feel valued for their ideas , and be confident of their role in design and delivering good work . one way to achieve that is through the continuous development of everyone’s skills through technical , contracts and documentation courses that cover all aspects of the architecture process , and to ensure the well - rounded growth of every individual through workshops that enhance important values .
– a specially commissioned wall - sized ( 3 . 6m x 3 . 6m ) illustration , titled building blocks , by local artist , lee xin li . the piece weaves together dp’s design explorations from sites of nostalgia to the architectural icons of tomorrow .
and there is plenty to admire here . ng san son , dp’s senior associate director and curator of the exhibition , has been judicious in cherry - picking from around 3 , 000 projects in 70 countries just what to put on show at the ura centre .
ac : a personal favorite is the reinvention of wisma atria on singapore’s orchard road . dp has a special relationship with wisma atria . the mall changed owners three times , and each time we were engaged to recreate a new facade . our chairman , francis lee , was the architect of the original building in 1986 while i led the façade designs in 2004 and 2012 . it is a rare opportunity for architects to redesign their own building , and i got to work on the project twice .
id : you are also involved with the shirin fozdar program , which helps women in singapore balance work and family . what are the current challenges for women architects and how do you hope this will change in the future ?
architects william lim , tay kheng soon and koh seow chuan were among the members of the singapore planning and urban research group , spur for short , who reunited for a rare panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday .
architects 61 has managed to build a formidable reputation for themselves through their successful completion of several important projects , such as the trilight apartment buildings , ferrell residences , t1 in changi airport and pahq – just to name a few . with an impressive number of awards under their belt , architects 61 is most famous for their collaborative work on the axa tower ( formerly known as temasak tower ) , an imposing skyscraper that is still the tallest cylindrical building in the world .
was incorporated in 1975 as a continuation of design partnership founded in 1967 . in the last 30 years , the firm has established significant presence in singapore with offices in malaysia , philippines , hong kong , indonesia , and china . it is an award - winning firm offering a wide range of services from architecture and urban design / planning , to interior design , graphic design , and project management . in 1982 , two subsidiary companies , dp design and dp consultants , were established . clients include public and private companies , government and semi - government bodies , institutions , and private developers .
mark’s projects have won many accolades , including the president’s design award , the ura heritage award , the singapore institute of architects design awards , and the interior design confederation ( singapore ) colour award . he was most recently awarded one of asia’s top designers during the singapore design awards 2014 . mark holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from cornell university , and is also the chair of the architectural league under the singapore institute of architects , where he is a council member . projects commercial
“we believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , ” said jeremy tan , director , dp architects . “the campus enables open and inclusive interaction between students and faculty members from the four academic pillars , through meetings at the various collaborative spaces , such as the campus centre . to foster innovation , the campus needs to allow for flexible solutions to ever - changing needs , which is why meeting spaces , classrooms and laboratories can adapt to different arrangements , addressing the evolving requirements of the university as the versatile curriculum develops . ”
( from left ) veteran architects koh seow chuan , tay kheng soon , edward wong , william lim and wee chwee heng , and architectural historian lai chee kien speaking at a panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday , oct 8 , 2015 .
take a look at who we think are 15 of the greatest young modern engineers and architects of our time . apart from exhibiting leadership in some of the major projects in the city , the following names have already secured top level positions in their companies .
dp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 global offices . the firm has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades – its recent works are some of the largest of their type including resorts world sentosa and the dubai mall . since its inception in 1967 , dpa has been driven by a strong philosophy devoted to human activity and civic quality of the city . instrumental in shaping the remarkable urban environment of singapore , dpa is the designer behind national icons including esplanade - theatres on the bay and singapore sports hub .
in this list of outstanding young people in singapore , sbr aims to recognize a chosen few engineers and architects aged 40 and under that are behind some buildings and homes paving the way for ingenious design and innovation to create an ultramodern cityscape that we now live in .
the firm was started in 1967 with william lim siew wai , tay kheng soon , [ 13 ] and koh seow chuan [ 14 ] when they left the malayan architects co - partnership [ 15 ] and founded design partnership after its dissolution to start their own firm with an initial staff strength of 18 . [ 16 ] in 1972 , gan eng oon joined and became a partner [ 16 ] followed by chan sui him in 1973 and became a partner subsequently in 1974 . [ 16 ] in 1974 , tay kheng soon , who graduated from singapore polytechnic in 1963 , retired and establish his own practice , akitek tenggara . [ 16 ] a year later in 1975 , design partnership was dissolved and reformed as dp architects pte ( dpa ) . [ 13 ] william lim retired in 1981 and established his own practice . [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ]
in serving my chosen firm and profession , i hope to preserve and build on the wonderful legacy of the dp pioneers , and create meaningful spaces that improve lives and the environment . i also hope to encourage the younger generation to see the importance of a well - designed built environment and to take up architecture to improve the urban landscape .
shao wei graduated from the national university of singapore with masters of architecture in 2003 , and has 2 years of working experience with design link architects , before joining surbana . his involvement with design link involves designing for local & overseas public and private housing , as well as industrial complexes .
there were calls for golden mile complex to be accorded conservation status . 30 the building ranked third when 1 , 103 people voted during an online poll by the straits times in 2008 for the landmarks they wished to preserve . 31 many architects also expressed the view that the building should be preserved . 32
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fortunately , i have never felt that being a woman has disadvantaged me . in my experience , women are given equal opportunities to excel . that said , architecture is a profession that takes up a lot of energy and time ; a project takes years to complete and requires dogged pursuit and total involvement . and the creative exercise of design is a 24 / 7 , all - consuming thought process . even with equal opportunities , women are still outnumbered by men at the senior level . this could be because many women architects chose to place family and the duties of being a parent and spouse above their career . so , i would say a big challenge for women architects is finding the balance between career and motherhood ; but it is not impossible . i am a wife , daughter , and mother of two , and i am constantly juggling my career and family life . but the unfailing support of my spouse and children , in fact , spurs me to give my best at work . i hope this helps other women architects feel they can do it too .
she joined the housing & development board in july 2000 and continued her professional career in surbana international consultants pte ltd from july 2003 . she became a registered architect with the board of architects ( singapore ) in 2004 . in addition to being a design and project architect , yi may has also served as qualified person ( architectural ) for various projects since april 2006 .
chee huang has been an active member of the singapore institute of architects ( sia ) since 2006 . hehas participated and led various key events such as the singapore architectural biennale in sao paulo , venice biennale , and chaired the organising committee for singapore’s archifest between 2009 and 2011 . a council member since 2010 , he currently serves as the first vice - president for the institute .
michael wilford ' s work has gained international renown and includes significant public buildings such as performing art centers , art galleries , museums , and libraries around the world . these projects have won many architectural awards , the most recent being the royal fine art commission building of the year award in 2001 for the lowry performing and visual arts center in salford , england . wilford teaches extensively in schools of architecture in the u . k . , u . s . , canada , and australia . he is a member of the royal institute of british architects , the singapore institute of architects , royal institute of arbitrators , fellow of royal society of arts , and an honorary member of bund deutsche arkitecten . in 2001 he was made a commander of the british empire .
retail at resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects mga has provided for numerous retail facilities located throughout resorts world sentosa , within the hotels , lining universal plaza , a large open space at the entrance to the resort and the theme park , and in the forum . associated with the festive hotel and adjacent to the casino , the forum is a double - height retail environment featuring high - end stores , including several international brands that are new to singapore . in addition , festive walk , located between crockfords tower and hotel michael , is a large semi - enclosed eco - cooled space covered by an extensive canopy , which includes retail and restaurants . this area has the atmosphere of a festive village , with restaurants and other food and beverage outlets spilling out into the center space and featuring water , music and light shows in their midst .
espaspa and beachhotel resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects an extensive ultra - luxury spa operated by internationally acclaimed espa is located in the southwest corner of resorts world sentosa , nestled against the hillside and facing the beach . the spa’s main building of rough stone and wood continues the association with the natural environment seen in the equarius hotel . the adjacent spa village of freestanding structures , with deluxe treatment suites , palace suites , and a wellness center redefine luxury . an exclusive beachfront hotel contains 40 guestrooms either constructed on the beach or standing above the water on stilts . the gracious guestrooms are generous in size and have large and well - appointed bathrooms and terraces with plunge pools . the villas are constructed of natural materials and designed to be as open as possible , with wooden louvered sliding walls . their architectural character and informal lifestyle bespeak the relaxing atmosphere of beachfront living .
wla is intended to be small and compact . jobs are selected for the challenge they pose and the design potential . the practice prides itself on a philosophy which fosters design creativity and innovation . by virtue of this approach , the practice attracts young architects of different background and aesthetic inclinations , who are drawn by the opportunity to express themselves in an informal studio - like office environment . the practice encourages architects to discover their own design directions , and demands their critical evaluation of the current intellectual and architectural discourse as well as their adaptations to suit local conditions . selected projects completed to date by wla include unit 8 , central market in kuala lumpur , church of our saviour , central square in kuala lumpur , villa chancery , tampines north community centre , reuter ' s house , telok ayer market , adam place development and lasalle - sia college of the arts .
a vibrant city with brilliant color and flamboyance , singapore has seen a surge of property development and new architectural projects throughout its eclectic metropolis . from looming skyscrapers to gorgeous lighting , the contemporary architects of singapore have realized some fantastic pieces that are a feast for the eyes and the imagination . we take a look at the top ten architectural firms in the lion city , all of whom have completed projects of incredible ingenuity and architectural beauty .
award - winning and illustrious , arc studio architecture specializes in ecologically - friendly projects and in the conservation of the traditional . their careful and thoughtful designs , which are all ecologically tailored to maximize conservation , have achieved great renown . arc studio architecture’s most famous project in singapore was in collaboration with rsp architects , the greatly acclaimed piece of ‘high rise’ architecture pinnacle @ duxton , which currently has the world’s two longest sky gardens ( of 500 meters ) .
to juggle motherhood and work , ms chan says she schedules everything in her day - right down to buying toilet paper - so that she does not forget anything .
i am a list - maker and i schedule my time tightly , such as putting meetings back - to - back . i ' m eating in front of people all the time ,
says ms chan , who is also a board member of singapore ' s board of architects .
equarius hotel and waterpark resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the west zone of the resorts world sentosa , beyond the marine life park , is a landscaped development , quieter and smaller in scale than the central zone . the west zone will be a more exclusive setting for visitors to sentosa looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the landscape or the beach . here one finds the equarius hotel , the exclusive espa spa and spa village , and the luxury spa villas guest quarters . the equarius hotel , with 360 keys , is located at the edge of the marine life park and very much part of the landscape experience . the adjacent equarius water park abuts the rising terrain of an existing park with its beautiful trails and heritage trees . located between the main hotel building and the rising slope of the hillside are two tree house suites , elevated on stilts and featuring rustic wood construction . the rustic architectural character of the equarius property thus reinforces the experience of its tropical forest setting .
ranked 14th in the world in bd + c’s giants listing in 2012 , rsp architects is famed in singapore for its clever combinations of the natural and the artificial , the private and the public , to create accommodation that is beautiful , and at one with nature . with projects such as the oberoi and the interlace , which provide lush natural vistas that dazzle the senses , rsp is most famous for their ion orchard project and incredible undertaking that utilized lighting and glass for magnificent effect .
crockfords tower resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 213 , 500 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the cylindrical crockfords tower pairs with hotel michael to frame the view toward sentosa’s iconic colossal merlion statue from universal plaza and festive walk . like hotel michael , it features an iconic roof , a hill - like green dome . the 9 - story building , an all - suite exclusive hotel of 120 keys with mansions on the penthouse level , was designed to reflect the highest level of luxury and sophistication . the crockfords is a contemporary version of early 20th century luxury . the guestrooms combine a sleek modern aesthetic with warm sumptuous materials and deep rich colors . the furniture , with its inlaid wood details and the table lamps , were designed specifically for the suites . in general , the interiors display a level of personalized luxury that connotes both power and pampering , reinforced by features such as adjustable lighting that allows a variety of moods and sensuous experiences . mga designed the hotel restaurant and bar at the crockfords as well as the casino and numerous restaurants located below the hotel .
in order to recreate an organic environment , so architects have incorporated an abundance of natural elements . the glass courts feature a garden filled with natural light , renewing the connection between floors and to revise the flow of the working spaces . have installed a newly protruding metal façade to generate shade during the hot summer months . some of the pre - existing floor plates that included the large balcony were erased to insert the glass courts , skylights and tree to be the new staples of each space .
hotel michael resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 350 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects hotel michael , named after michael graves , is 470 - room boutique hotel and a tribute to the firm’s broad design repertoire . the michael graves brand , through its hallmark “design for all” attitude , is known worldwide for creating lifestyle experiences that are gracious , humanistic , accessible and convivial . hotel michael is fully outfitted with graves furniture and furnishings , including artwork in the public spaces and guestrooms that he created for the hotel , and an original typeface for the signage and graphics . the smartly designed guestrooms feel balanced and calm ; they feature carpets made from graves drawings and honey maple millwork . the michael graves gallery retail shop is filled with graves products , including many exclusive to resorts world . mga also designed the italian restaurant palio , inspired by the colorful banners of the famous annual horse race in siena , and the chic sky bar at the top of the building , under the iconic undulating roofs of the building where “architecture meets the sky . ”
maritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the view of resorts world sentosa from singapore and cruise bay focuses on the waterfront maritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater . the museum is an iconic structure inspired by sea - going vessels , alluding to the stories told in its programs and exhibits created by designer ralph appelbaum . throughout the day , dappled light and shadows cast by the ribbed frame will enliven the interiors . west of the museum , a small marina will display examples of sailing vessels . the museum and marina are thematically linked to the adjacent outdoor marine life park and form part of a rich tourist experience focused on the sea , marine life and maritime experiences . also along the waterfront at the base of universal plaza is the showplace theater , with large stone steps creating a seating area for 2 , 000 people . with views across the bay to the main island , this is the location of a nightly sound and light show in the water , called the crane dance , which epitomizes the fun and drama of the resort .
the construction ( design and management ) regulations 2015 ( cdm ) , aim to regulate health and safety in the construction industry , and now apply to most projects . as architects , we are required by this legislation to advise our clients when construction works they intend to carry out will be subject to cdm . if cdm applies to your project , you must by law appoint a qualified “principle designer” . we have the experience and qualifications to offer this service as a separate appointment to that as your architect .
in line with his concern with design discourse , he initiated aa asia in 1987 based on the spirit of and inspired by the school of architecture , architectural association ( london ) . the objective of aa asia is to organise serious programmes from workshops and seminars to publications and exhibitions of members ' work . the main purpose of these programmes is to exchange and explore new design ideas as well as to identify new architectural directions . architects committed to design excellence from the asian region are welcome to be members of aa asia .
prior to joining ong & ong in march 2011 , benson worked at architects 61 from 2007 to february 2011 . he has been involved in a varied range of projects from residential condominiums such as far east organization’s seastrand and woodhaven ; to commercial projects such as phase two of the 46 - storey tall marina bay financial centre commercial tower 3 ; to public infrastructural projects such as the tan kah kee mrt station as well as the bedok integrated community and sports complex , slated to be completed in 2017 . more about benson :
winners of the prestigious best housing development award in the asia property awards for 2015 , these architects have proven themselves to be unrivalled in their dedication to their architectural vision and to the ethos of excellence and quality . working in collaboration with housing estate woodhaven – for which they won the award – they offer an interesting fusion of stylishness and spaciousness . it is also “part of soho , ” to create some eminently suitable buildings for people from all walks of life and for those who wish to enjoy the splendors of good architectural designs .
festive hotel and festive grand theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 360 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects theater designer : mark fisher the l - shaped festive hotel creates a large courtyard to the west of crockfords tower . its pitched roofs , terraces , and awnings , and the use of lattice and other small - scaled wooden elements reinforce the building’s tropical character . a central pool court features a tropical water garden . the family - oriented , 390 - room hotel includes a children’s arcade and family restaurants . the festive’s interiors , true to their name , are fun and vibrant , from the colorful lanterns in the lobby to the brazilian restaurant , which captures the fiery characteristics of carnival . the guestrooms are also playfully modern , with bold colors and oversized orchid graphics . they feature a separate sleeping chamber and a family - friendly loft bed in the sitting area . associated with the hotel are a high - end retail arcade and the festive grand theater , which doubles as a theater for the resort’s resident show and a plenary hall for conventions . the facility has permanently tiered seating for 1 , 600 and a 1 , 500 square - meter stage .
hard rock hotel , convention centerand coliseum theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 270 , 000 sqft hotel , 65 , 000 sqft ballroom studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the hard rock hotel , a complex of guest accommodations with 360 keys , is located adjacent to the rws ballroom and convention center and various entertainment venues , creating a lively synergy of related uses . in this hotel , the tropical character of the resort’s architecture combines with dramatic light features that suit the glamorous , entertainment - based hard rock brand . the rws ballroom and convention center below the hard rock adjoin the festive grand theater and share prefunction space . the 65 , 000 - sf ballroom seats 7 , 300 theater - style and 5 , 500 for banquets . its gridded ceiling with custom - designed star light fixtures , organizes the space , even when subdivided . the associated 30 , 000 - sf meeting complex has a bright and airy interior open to private terraces and gardens . the coliseum , a 1 , 014 - seat theater for concerts and events is located on universal plaza at the eastern edge of the hard rock hotel , where it provides visitors with an immediate , vivid impression of large - scale show business .
environmental sustainability is a prevalent theme in the sutd campus design . the architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings . the buildings are optimized for natural ventilation , shading , and light . the heavily landscaped and green - roofed campus features low - water native species to reduce the urban heat island effect and to counteract singapore’s tropical climate . the walkable campus also includes protection from rainy season’s heavy downpours and louvered facade shading to shield against the harsh sun .
in academia , chee huang has passionately served as an adjunct design tutor with the national university of singapore ( nus ) , department of architecture , for the past eight years since 2006 . chee huang spent a year of exchange in bartlett school of architecture , in university college of london from 1999 to 2000 . he completed his master of architecture at nus in 2003 . upon graduation , he received top academic honours including the sia medal , and board of architects ( boa ) medal and book prize . chee huang was the top candidate in the 2006 boa professional practice examination .


commercial bank of africa ( cba ) is a financial services provider headquartered in nairobi , kenya , the largest economy in the east african community .

cba is licensed by the central bank of kenya , the central bank and national banking regulator .

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i applied online . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in january 2013 .
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• consolidated bank of kenya ltd . • development bank of kenya ltd . • housing finance ltd . • kenya commercial bank ltd . • national bank of kenya ltd . • cfc stanbic bank ltd .
i applied in - person . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in september 2014 .
• barclays bank of kenya ltd . • cfc stanbic bank ltd . • equity bank ltd . • housing finance ltd . • kenya commercial bank ltd . • nic bank ltd . • standard chartered bank ( k ) ltd . • diamond trust bank kenya ltd • national bank of kenya • co - operative bank of kenya ltd
kenya - based commercial bank of africa ( cba ) has unveiled its mobile - based banking service as it targets millennial entrepreneurs .
iii ) foreign owned but locally incorporated institutions • bank of africa ( k ) ltd . • uba kenya bank limited
bank of uganda has granted commercial bank of africa ( cba ) a licence to operate thus becoming the 25th commercial bank in the country . the kenyan owned bank returns to uganda after 47 - years since it was forced to close business because of the political instability in the country at that time .
plans and procedures for acquisition of crane bank rwanda by commercial bank of africa ( cba ) are at an advanced stage with the deal expected to be completed in coming days .
interview candidates at commercial bank of africa rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for commercial bank of africa is average . some recently asked commercial bank of africa interview questions were ,
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i applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in march 2015 .
i applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in january 2015 .
global credit ratings co . ( gcr ) - gcr accords an a + ( ke ) rating to commercial bank of africa limited ; outlook stable
commercial bank of africa ltd ( cba ) is the largest privately owned bank in east africa and has been operating for over 50 years . cba was founded in tanzania and branches were set up in kenya and uganda shortly thereafter .
i applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi hill ( kenya ) ) in april 2015 .
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i applied in - person . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in march 2013 .
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ii ) foreign owned but locally incorporated institutions ( partly owned by locals ) • bank of baroda ( k ) ltd . • barclays bank of kenya ltd . • diamond trust bank kenya ltd . • k - rep bank ltd . • standard chartered bank ( k ) ltd . • ecobank ltd • gulf africa bank ( k ) ltd • first community bank
nairobi — - the commercial bank of africa ( cba ) will as of wednesday next week adjust its interest rates on new and existing loans to a maximum of 12 . 9 per cent .
i applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( dar es salaam , dar es salaam ( tanzania ) ) in september 2016 .
the sale of crane bank rwanda comes months after the parent firm , crane bank , was sold to dfcu bank , both based in uganda .
the board of directors of the african development bank has approved a us $ 90 - million financial package comprising a us $ 50 - million line of credit and us $ 40 - million trade finance line of credit to commercial bank of africa limited ( cba ) , kenya .
kenya ' s commercial bank of africa ( cba ) has signed up more than 600 , 000 subscribers in uganda on its mobile - banking equivalent of the m - shwari less than two months after launch .
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this entry provides the annualized interest rate a country ' s central bank charges commercial , depository banks for loans to meet temporary shortages of funds .
i ) foreign owned not locally incorporated • bank of india • citibank n . a . kenya • habib bank a . g . zurich • habib bank ltd .
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land bank is working to transform the agricultural sector in south africa by providing sustainable financing to emerging farmers as well as facilitating partnerships with established commercial farmers for technical support and the transfer of skills . watch the video below to find out more :
cba began as a subsidiary of societe financiere pour les pays d’outre mer ( sfom ) , a swiss - based consortium bank . other consortium members included bank of america , dresdnen bank ( now commerzbank ) , bank bruxelles lambert and banque national de paris .
the capitalisation challenges at crane bank uganda and consequent takeover of the management by uganda ' s central bank did not have direct effect on its rwandan subsidiary , officials from the national bank of rwanda say .
he explained that the central bank is not usually involved in the negotiation and sale of a bank when it is not under receivership .
the kenyatta family is one of the wealthiest families in africa . apart from their holdings in brookside , they own extensive land holdings across kenya , as well as controlling stakes in heritage hotels , media firm mediamax and commercial bank of africa . in 2011 , president uhuru kenyatta featured in forbes’ inaugural ranking of africa’s richest people with a fortune we estimated at $ 500 million but was dropped off subsequent lists because of new information regarding the complex distribution of business assets among the kenyatta family members .
this transaction is well aligned with afdb’s ten year strategy 2013 - 2022 , as well as the bank’s high 5 strategic priorities , including industrialize africa , integrate africa , feed africa and improve the quality of life for the people of africa . it will help to increase enterprise development and competitiveness through expansion of the economic base . this will be made possible by enhancing access to financial services and expanding access to social and economic infrastructure , which will thus contribute to inclusive growth .
johannesburg , 1 july 2015—global credit ratings has today assigned national scale ratings to commercial bank of africa limited of a + ( ke ) and a1 ( ke ) in the long term and short term respectively ; with the outlook accorded as stable . the rating ( s ) are valid until june / 2016 .
akiba commercial bank was founded in 1993 , at a time when tanzania ' s banks were not meeting the financial needs of micro - and small - business owners . in 1997 , akiba received its operating license and formally launched operations . today , akiba is a full - service , commercial bank in the tanzanian capital city , dar es salaam and has branches in other cities in the country .
a number of local banks had expressed interest in crane bank rwanda , which has two branches in the country . the bank began operations in the country in 2014 .
unification of exchange rates between the official and inter - bank markets and resolution of the multiple currency problems .
the bank says it has based its rate on the kenya bank reference rate ( kbrr ) in compliance with the banking amendment act signed into law last month .
land bank is a specialist agricultural bank guided by a government mandate to provide financial services to the commercial farming sector and to agri - business and to make available new , appropriately designed financial products that would facilitate access to finance by new entrants to agriculture from historically disadvantaged backgrounds . today , the bank is a true south african development finance institution that serves all farmers equally
mugambi adds that the launch of cba loop also sees the bank move to “cba 2 . 0” .
to operate in the country , a micro - finance bank is supposed to have a minimal capital requirement of rwf1 . 5 billion , while a fully - fledged bank requires rwf5 billion .
akiba commercial bank acb - amani place , ohio street , p . o . box 669 , dar es salaam , tanzania tel : + 255 22 2118340 / 3 fax : + 255 22 2114173 email : md @ urltoken
this entry provides a simple average of annualized interest rates commercial banks charge on new loans , denominated in the national currency , to their most credit - worthy customers .
the world bank group has established strong partnerships for knowledge and resources with other development partners , researchers , and agencies that contribute to kenya’s development . these include the european union , the european investment bank , the african development bank , frances agence française de développement , united kingdom department for international development , the german development bank , the japan international cooperation agency , and china .
the central bank of kenya has released the report of the market perceptions survey of may 2018 . the survey is conducted every two months , prior to every monetary policy committee meeting , to obtain the expectations of banks and non - bank private sector firms on . . .
ida , the world bank’s fund for the poorest , contributes nearly 50 % of its funds to 39 african countries .
so there was a familiar ring to the announcement on january 29th that icbc would buy a 60 % share of standard bank plc , a london - based entity that trades currencies , commodities , stocks and bonds . its parent in south africa had found it hard to make the operation profitable . costs had been cut ; what was needed was revenue to justify them . a bank with icbc’s bulk might be able to make a go of the business . the sale price will depend on an audit of the london division but may be around $ 750m . standard bank will use the deal’s proceeds to add to its capital again and extend its reach in africa .
mr odeke noted that businesses coming from the east africa community market and increasing natural resources discoveries in the region will be grounds for them to exploit .
a rich colour palette was incorporated of browns , bright greens and deep red , as per the bank ' s brand colours .
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yet the match—the biggest foreign investment by a chinese firm at the time—has not quite lived up to expectations . revenues that could clearly be credited to it seemed slow in coming ; then standard bank gave up looking for them . in spite of the growing chinese presence in africa , standard bank never secured the fees and bragging rights that arranging a chinese takeover of an african firm or a big infrastructure investment would have brought .
the central bank of kenya ( cbk ) celebrated its 50 years of existence and service to the nation of kenya in september 2016 . these celebrations entailed the cbk’s involvement in a number of activities .
shareholders may still be thankful for the tie - up , however , even if the benefits were not those that had originally been expected . much of the $ 5 . 5 billion proceeds was set aside to strengthen standard bank’s capital , which proved handy when the global banking crisis struck a few months later . when standard bank subsequently decided to curb its ambitions outside africa , icbc helped its restructuring . for instance , it paid a handsome price for standard bank’s business in argentina , says chris steward of investec asset management in cape town .
returning at time when the country has more than 20 commercial banks , mr odeke said the bank is ready to face up to the competition . “we have enough capital to take on big deals , meaning we are ready to handle corporate , small and medium enterprises , all of which need big capital , ” mr odeke added .
in 1980 , bank of america bought out all of sfom’s partners and restructured cba to mirror their own systems and disciplines before selling its majority shares to local investors .
he went on to add : “this plays in to cba’s vision of being a respected and significant financial services business partner in africa . cba believes in creating lasting partnerships that enhance economic growth . ”
the bank partnered with telecom service provider mtn - rwanda to roll out a mobile telephone - linked banking product , mokash .
asked about the development , central bank governor john rwangombwa said they were awaiting official communication on the development from the seller .
the bank is pitching its idea with the “unbank yourself” tagline – as it goes for the trendy and very popular offering of non - traditional banking .
the central bank of kenya staff successfully hiked mount kilimanjaro on june 4 - 11 , 2017 , to raise funds in support of st . kizito’s school for the deaf , litein .
akiba ' s vision is to be the tanzanian bank of choice in the provision of financial services to micro - , small - and medium - sized enterprises . to realize this vision , the bank’s mission is to provide appropriate microfinance services in the most efficient and sustainable manner while simultaneously embracing the social and environmental interests of all its stakeholders .
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the privately - held bank said the mokash platform had already mobilised about ush3 . 3 billion ( sh99 million ) in cheap deposits .
manpower development : mr . graham william keep was appointed the first and the only expatriate deputy governor of central bank of nigeria , from january 27 , 1959 to january 26 , 1962 .
the legal backing for monetary policy by the bank derives from the various statutes of the bank such as the cbn act of 1958 as amended in cbn decree no . 24 of 1991 , cbn decree amendments 1993 , no . 3 of 1997 , no . 4 of 1997 , no . 37 of 1998 , no . 38 of 1998 , 1999 and cbn act of 2007 . section 12 sub - sections ( 1 ) to ( 5 ) , cbn act of 2007 ( ammended ) in order to facilitate the attainment of price stability and to support the economic policy of the federal government , there shall be a committee of the bank known as the monetary policy committee ( in this act referred to as
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the macroeconomic and financial management institute of eastern and southern africa ( mefmi ) is inviting proposals from firms or individual consultants to conduct an organizational structure review and workload analysis for the mefmi secretariat . the deadline for . . .
cba ' s acquisition of crane bank rwanda could see it transition from a micro - finance facility to a fully - fledged financial institution and venture into retail banking .
politicians and government officials need to look beyond the traditional development banking model if they hope to make an impact on the scale needed to drag their countries out of poverty ( or at least stagnation ) . development bank architects should design development banks based on successful role models – like the china development bank – instead of proven failures .
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the central bank of kenya is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability . the central bank also promotes financial stability ; an effective and efficient payment , clearing and settlement system ; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies ; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves ; issuing of currency ; and is the banker for , adviser to and fiscal agent of the government .
kenya has the potential to be one of africa’s success stories from its growing youthful population , a dynamic private sector , highly skilled workforce , improved infrastructure , a new constitution , and its pivotal role in east africa . addressing the challenges of poverty , inequality , governance , the skills gap between market requirements and the education curriculum , climate change , low investment and low firm productivity to achieve rapid , sustained growth rates that will transform lives of ordinary citizens , will be a major goal for kenya .
mr . armitage is a chartered accountant with considerable experience in agricultural finance and property development . he is a director of several companies operating in kenya and east africa region including brookside dairy limited , heritage holdings ltd and green park investments ltd .
the world bank’s work in kenya supports the government’s vision 2030 development strategy , which aims to accelerate sustainable growth , reduce inequality , and manage resource scarcity .
the world bank group works in every major area of development . we provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance , and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face .
the move runs against the fundamentals of kenya ' s growth model : kenya has been able to maintain such high rates of real gdp growth which are now almost twice the average in sub - saharan africa precisely because it relies on investment as opposed to consumption or exports ,
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the bank’s plan was to raise sh8 billion over a two - year period beginning with sh5 billion as the first tranche in november 26 , 2014 and the remainder by the end of june 2015 .
mr . kenyatta is a leading entrepreneur , businessman and director of several companies within the eastern africa region including brookside dairy ltd , heritage holdings ltd , kenya dairy board and timsales holding ltd . he is a graduate of williams college , massachusetts , in the usa holding an economics and political science degree .
cba uganda has secured a total of $ 18 . 2 million ( shs45 . 4 billion ) inclusive of the shs25 billion minimum balance required by the central bank to set - off business . he , however , added that the bank will be able to do this through delivering a number of unique products to their customers like those ugandans living in the diaspora will be able to transact wherever they are based with convenience and at a cheaper cost .
in 2008 , akiba and accion entered into a management agreement to deploy accion microfinance experts at the helm of the bank ' s microfinance operations . the ultimate goal of the partnership is to expand akiba beyond its current footprint of branches in dar es salaam , arusha and moshi to reach thousands of microentrepreneurs across tanzania .
accion also capitalized akiba with a u . s . $ 2 . 5 million amounting to a 20 % stake in the bank through which accion also was eligible for two board seats through which it contributes to the governance quality at the bank . . the majority of akiba ' s shares are owned by individual tanzanians . international partners include accion , triodos , fmo , sidi and incofin .
asset quality refers primarily to the credit quality of a bank’s earning assets , the bulk of which comprises its loan portfolio , but will also include its investment portfolio as well as off balance sheet items . quality in this context means the degree to which the loans that the bank has extended are performing ( i . e . being paid back in accordance with their terms ) and the likelihood that they will continue to perform .
the central bank of nigeria development finance initiatives involve the formulation and implementation of various policies , innovation of appropriate products and creation of enabling environment for financial institutions to deliver services in an effective , efficient and sustainable manner . the initiatives are mainly targeted at agricultural sector , rural development and micro , small and medium enterprises .
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cba sets a new precedent as other banks that have lowered their rates have used the central bank rate ( cbr ) that is currently at 10 . 5 per cent as their benchmark .
in an interview with the daily monitor , cba uganda’s chief executive officer samuel odeke said : “we received our official license to operate from bank of uganda early this month and we are soon opening to the ugandan market . ”
all this might make icbc seem more sugar daddy than strategic partner . yet the top brass at standard bank insist the deal marks a genuine deepening of ties . standard bank retains a stake so it can give its corporate customers access to the things the division trades , especially foreign exchange . but as majority owner icbc will have a strong incentive to steer some of its 4 . 6m corporate customers to its london outpost . “this will catapult us forward , ” says david munro , boss of standard bank’s corporate and investment - banking division . london’s hopes of becoming an offshore hub for trading the renminbi may explain why icbc secured an option to buy a further 20 % stake in the venture in a few years .
strands as a long - term partner , not simply a solutions provider , affords banks like cba , who have long been at the forefront of banking innovation in africa , the tools to offer their customers a holistic banking service , a financial education and a more than valid reason to choose them over the competition .
the central bank of kenya has issued the credit officer survey report for the quarter ended march 2018 . the credit survey is undertaken on a quarterly basis to monitor trends in credit standards in the kenyan banking industry . read . . .
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this entry gives an estimate of the number of adults and children who died of aids during a given calendar year .
kenya’s largest privately owned bank , cba group , has listed its maiden medium term note in the nairobi securities exchange ( fixed income market segment ) as it seeks accelerate its pan - african growth agenda .
a summary of all the expenditure and income of a company over a set period .
the kenya power and lighting corporation , with support from a multi - faceted partnership with the world bank has connected 1 , 000 , 000 households in informal settlements across the country , benefiting 5 , 000 , 000 people .
“we do not charge interest , ” mr awuondo said in an interview with the business daily . the minimum loan issued is ush3 , 000 ( sh90 ) capped at ush1 million ( sh29 , 900 ) , the bank said .
while economic activity faltered following the 2008 global economic recession , growth resumed in the last three years reaching 5 . 8 % in 2016 placing kenya as one of the fastest growing economies in sub - saharan africa . the economic expansion has been boosted by a stable macroeconomic environment , low oil prices , rebound in tourism , strong remittance inflows and a government led infrastructure development initiative .
nse chairman , mr . eddy njoroge reiterated these remarks by adding “we congratulate cba and look forward to the day when the bank and indeed the group will list their shares on the nairobi securities exchange . we urge firms in the banking and insurance sectors to follow the example of the bank to also use the capital markets to enable them meet their regulatory obligations . as we consolidate our financial services regulators , listed firms particularly those whose services encompass insurance , banking and other financial services should find it easier to comply” .
this entry is the total quantity of credit , denominated in the domestic currency , provided by financial institutions to the central bank , state and local governments , public non - financial corporations , and the private sector . the national currency units have been converted to us dollars at the closing exchange rate on the date of the information .
with 189 member countries , staff from more 170 countries , and offices in over 130 locations , the world bank group is a unique global partnership : five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries .
this entry provides a rank ordering of industries starting with the largest by value of annual output .
this entry gives the number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water .
this entry gives the cumulative us dollar value of all investments in the home country made directly by residents - primarily companies - of other countries as of the end of the time period indicated . direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares .
as a result of the over subscription , cba exercised the green shoe option of sh2 billion .
cba’s key strategic objective is to acquire , maintain and grow market share , so as to become an integrated regional financial services provider . the bank therefore , intends to extend its presence in kenya , uganda and tanzania in which it already has operations .
this entry gives the cumulative us dollar value of all investments in foreign countries made directly by residents - primarily companies - of the home country , as of the end of the time period indicated . direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares .
the central bank of kenya governor patrick njoroge is on record acknowledging that this is too high but he did not advocate for an interest rate peg as it will bring about rigidity in the financial system and may introduce a lot of shadow banking and shylocks as people who can ' t access credit from the banks due to their low credit quality are priced out of the market ,
he revealed .
this entry gives the total length of navigable rivers , canals , and other inland bodies of water .
naira notes and coins are printed / minted by the nigerian security printing and minting plc ( nspm ) plc and other overseas printing / minting companies and issued by the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) . at the currency printing works of the nspm plc , quality is meticulously controlled throughout every process of currency production . this guarantees that every note issued meets the required standard . the cbn maintains an office called mint inspectorate in the premises of the nspm plc to maintain security and quality of naira notes and coins .
this entry gives the total number of mobile cellular telephone subscribers , as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants . note that because of the ubiquity of mobile phone use in developed countries , the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants can exceed 100 .
this entry provides two measures of the degree of urbanization of a population . the first , urban population , describes the percentage of the total population living in urban areas , as defined by the country . the second , rate of urbanization , describes the projected average rate of change of the size of the urban population over the given period of time . additionally , the world entry includes a list of the ten largest urban agglomerations . an urban agglomeration is defined as comprising the city or town proper and also the suburban fringe or thickly settled territory lying outside of , but adjacent to , the boundaries of the city .
mr oyatsi is an advocate of the high court of kenya and managing partner of shapely , barret & company , advocates . he is currently a non - executive director of kenolkobil limited and chairman of metropolitan life insurance kenya ltd . he was a non - executive director of capital market authority between 1999 and 2002 and of telkom kenya ltd between 1999 and 2003 .
national estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub - groups , with the results weighted by the number of people in each group . definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations . for example , rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations .
this entry measures the capacity of plants that generate electricity through radioactive decay of nuclear fuel , expressed as a share of the country ' s total generating capacity .
“last year we embarked on a journey to this growth milestone with the launch of the medium term note program in december 2014 . i am happy to report the first tranche of the medium term note program was very successful . this is an affirmation of the soundness of our strategy by the investment community and is a step in the right direction for the bank . this capital injection is crucial to our regional expansion plans , ” said cba group md isaac awuondo during the bell ringing ceremony .
mr . shah is a fellow of the association of chartered and certified accountants ( fcca ) , member of the institute of certified public accountants of kenya ( cpa k ) and the institute of certified public secretaries of kenya ( icps k ) . mr . shah is a former partner of price waterhouse , and served in various senior executive capacities within the region and in the uk . he has in - depth professional experience and knowledge of family business management , strategic planning and mergers & acquisitions gained over a period of over 39 years .
putting together big cross - border deals is not the be - all and end - all of the alliance . mr munro says standard bank’s transactions business , which encompasses payments , cash management and trade finance , has benefited greatly from the tie - up with icbc . it is a humdrum business but one which grows reliably in tandem with gdp and makes sparing use of the bank’s precious capital . even those who scoff at the slow progress made by the two banking allies do not question the rationale behind the partnership . “icbc was the right idea ; it just disappointed , ” says a rival banker . “maybe it will take 25 years to get it right . ”
economies of scale are the cost advantages of an increase in output if the fixed costs of doing so , such as those for plant and equipment , remain the same . the marginal cost , or the cost of the last unit of production , falls as output is raised .
this entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions .
this intervention will contribute to cba’s efforts to broaden access to its services , thereby reducing financing constraints faced by smes and local corporates in kenya whilst also reducing africa’s trade financing gap . the package will promote private sector development as well as support broad - based economic growth . it will also contribute to cba’s endeavors to complement the efforts of various partners such as the government of kenya’s long term development strategic agenda and vision 2030 , which seeks to revitalize the economy by developing infrastructure and improving access to affordable credit for smes that support the economic transformation of kenya’s economy to make it more resilient and diversified .
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this entry provides an ordered listing of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population .
this entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1 , 000 live births in the same year . this rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country .
this entry provides a listing of the highest - valued exported products ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .
this entry provides a listing of the highest - valued imported products ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .
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we have organized our business to suit the requirements of our corporate , institutional and sme customers by offering an extensive range of financial solutions which are tailored to meet the needs of our customers .
this entry gives the total number of fixed telephone lines in use , as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants .
this entry provides a rank ordering of trading partners starting with the most important ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .
this entry is the stock of proved reserves of crude oil , in barrels ( bbl ) . proved reserves are those quantities of petroleum which , by analysis of geological and engineering data , can be estimated with a high degree of confidence to be commercially recoverable from a given date forward , from known reservoirs and under current economic conditions .
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the office of public affairs ( opa ) is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency ( cia ) .
development financing is one of the requirements for sustainable economic growth in any economy . the supply of finance to various sectors of the economy will promote the growth of the economy in a holistic manner and this , will make development , welfare improvement to proceed at a faster rate .
this entry is the stock of proved reserves of natural gas in cubic meters ( cu m ) . proved reserves are those quantities of natural gas , which , by analysis of geological and engineering data , can be estimated with a high degree of confidence to be commercially recoverable from a given date forward , from known reservoirs and under current economic conditions .
scheduled payments made to a creditor in return for the use of borrowed money . the size of the payments will be determined by the interest rate , the amount borrowed or principal and the duration of the loan .
kenya petroleum technical assistance project ( keptap ) has supported the development of a petroleum sector master plan and the setup of a petroleum business opportunities .
the success of cba group is unmatched ; first with its revolutionary mobile banking platform , m - shwari in partnership with safaricom ltd and now the over - subscription of the first tranche of its medium term note program .
in addition , 85 settlements amounting to 14 , 450 beneficiaries have directly benefitted from interventions from enhanced of tenure . through support of the rail infrastructure ;
this entry contains the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year , if mortality at each age remains constant in the future . life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages . it can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures .
as of december 2016 , total assets of the banking sector stood at rwf2 , 378 billion up from rwf2 , 133 billion in the previous year .
this entry provides the population of the capital and up to five major cities defined as urban agglomerations with populations of at least 750 , 000 people . an urban agglomeration is defined as comprising the city or town proper and also the suburban fringe or thickly settled territory lying outside of , but adjacent to , the boundaries of the city . for smaller countries , lacking urban centers of 750 , 000 or more , only the population of the capital is presented .
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this entry is the total amount of carbon dioxide , measured in metric tons , released by burning fossil fuels in the process of producing and consuming energy .
this entry measures the capacity of plants that generate electricity by water - driven turbines , expressed as a share of the country ' s total generating capacity .
this entry includes a listing of significant political parties , coalitions , and electoral lists as of each country ' s last legislative election , unless otherwise noted .
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the maternal mortality ratio ( mmratio ) is the annual number of female deaths per 100 , 000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management ( excluding accidental or incidental causes ) . the mmratio includes deaths during pregnancy , childbirth , or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy , irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy , for a specified year .
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this entry gives an estimate of all people ( adults and children ) alive at yearend with hiv infection , whether or not they have developed symptoms of aids .
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the portion of a company’s after - tax earnings that is distributed to shareholders .
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the deal’s logic is based on “our expertise and their scale” , says mr munro . that sounds a lot like the rationale given for the original tie - up . so why has that been so disappointing ? in part it is because many big chinese investments in africa are negotiated government - to - government or funnelled through state development banks , says martyn davies of frontier advisory , a research firm based in johannesburg . in part it was timing : the global financial crisis put cross - border deals on ice for a while . and in part it was because two banks with very different cultures tied the knot after a whirlwind romance and needed time to get to know each other .
this entry gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1 , 000 persons in the population at midyear ; also known as crude birth rate . the birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth . it depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population .
this entry includes information on a country ' s acceptance of jurisdiction of the international court of justice ( icj ) and of the international criminal court ( icct ) ; 55 countries have accepted icj jurisdiction with reservations and 11 have accepted icj jurisdiction without reservations ; 114 countries have accepted icct jurisdiction . appendix b : international organizations and groups
this entry provides the mean ( average ) age of mothers at the birth of their first child . it is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality , increase contraceptive use – particularly among married and unmarried adolescents , delay age at first marriage , and improve the health of newborns .
this entry gives the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to the central monetary authority for use in meeting a country ' s balance of payments needs as of the end - date of the period specified . this category includes not only foreign currency and gold , but also a country ' s holdings of special drawing rights in the international monetary fund , and its reserve position in the fund .
this entry briefly describes the type of economy , including the degree of market orientation , the level of economic development , the most important natural resources , and the unique areas of specialization . it also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends .
this category includes the entries dealing with the means for movement of people and goods .
accion partnered with akiba in early 2002 , with the initial launch of an institutional assessment exercise . over the course of the next few years , accion provided technical assistance services for akiba’s operations , largely in the areas of training , product design and marketing .
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banks - - given the recent public announcements - - are using the cbr rate to price loans and deposits which means a loan price of 14 . 5 per cent and deposit rate of at least 7 . 35 per cent yielding a spread of 7 . 15 per cent . the application of the kbrr yields a loan rate of 12 . 9 per cent and deposit rate of at least 6 . 23 per cent yielding a spread of 6 . 67 per cent . the banks have until september 14 , 2016 to effect the new law ,
said icea lion asset management chief executive einstein kihanda .
a measure of the adequacy of an entity’s capital resources in relation to its current liabilities and also in relation to the risks associated with its assets . an appropriate level of capital adequacy ensures that the entity has sufficient capital to support its activities and that its net worth is sufficient to absorb adverse changes in the value of its assets without becoming insolvent .
this entry gives an estimate of the percentage of adults ( aged 15 - 49 ) living with hiv / aids . the adult prevalence rate is calculated by dividing the estimated number of adults living with hiv / aids at yearend by the total adult population at yearend .
ten countries ( australia , brazil , canada , indonesia , kazakhstan , mexico , new zealand , russia , spain , and the united states ) and the island of greenland observe more than one official time depending on the number of designated time zones within their boundaries . an illustration of time zones throughout the world and within countries can be seen in the standard time zones of the world map included in the reference maps section of the world factbook .
this entry is an ordered listing of major crops and products starting with the most important .
this field gives the percent of women of reproductive age ( 15 - 49 ) who are married or in union and are using , or whose sexual partner is using , a method of contraception according to the date of the most recent available data . the contraceptive prevalence rate is an indicator of health services , development , and women’s empowerment . it is also useful in understanding , past , present , and future fertility trends , especially in developing countries .
this category includes entries dealing with the production , consumption , import , and export of various forms of energy including electricity , crude oil , refined petroleum products , and natural gas .
this category includes the entries dealing with the natural environment and the effects of human activity .
the charge or the return on an asset or debt expressed as a percentage of the price or size of the asset or debt . it is usually expressed on an annual basis .
this entry states the total route length of the railway network and of its component parts by gauge , which is the measure of the distance between the inner sides of the load - bearing rails . the four typical types of gauges are : broad , standard , narrow , and dual . other gauges are listed under note . some 60 % of the world ' s railways use the standard gauge of 1 . 4 m ( 4 . 7 ft ) . gauges vary by country and sometimes within countries . the choice of gauge during initial construction was mainly in response to local conditions and the intent of the builder . narrow - gauge railways were cheaper to build and could negotiate sharper curves , broad - gauge railways gave greater stability and permitted higher speeds . standard - gauge railways were a compromise between narrow and broad gauges .