Chinese business opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean * by Gema Sacristán (Versión en español) Imagine for a second that you spend your free time designing clothes and you want to export to China. Where do you start? When I first asked myself this question, I had no idea. I realized how much we in the region talk about Chinese business opportunities for Latin … [Read more...] about China Insights Program: Do you speak the Chinese business language?
ConnectAmericas Infrastructure Community
Boosting private, sustainable infrastructure investment in Latin America and the Caribbean * By Francisco Estrázulas Latin American and Caribbean governments are paving the way for increased private investment in infrastructure. The region is expected to invest at least US$1.5 trillion in infrastructure projects over the next decade, offering huge opportunities for … [Read more...] about ConnectAmericas Infrastructure Community
Four ways technology and data facilitate SME finance in Latin America & the Caribbean
* By Greg Da Re Technology, particularly the Internet, allows SMEs to share experiences, connect to different networks and operate in a world without the limitation of geographical barriers. Social networks are increasingly important for companies to position their brands. Social media in Latin America will near 300 million users by 2017. Technology can allow SMEs to … [Read more...] about Four ways technology and data facilitate SME finance in Latin America & the Caribbean
Impact Investing: Defining 2014’s #1 Development Buzzword
* By the IDB's Partnership Office Is impact investing just another development buzzword? A passing fad? We believe it is not, and that it is an innovative approach to development financing that is here to stay. … [Read more...] about Impact Investing: Defining 2014’s #1 Development Buzzword
Two cents from an entrepreneur: how development institutions can help scale up base of the pyramid models
* By Andre Averbug Most discussions about scaling up base of the pyramid (BOP) models focus on financing the companies themselves, yet there are other ways development finance institutions (DFIs )could support BOP ventures. … [Read more...] about Two cents from an entrepreneur: how development institutions can help scale up base of the pyramid models
