Inspiring Activitiesn246 The Evolution of Trade: From Barter to Mobile Commerce In ancient times, trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another. Prehistoric humans traded animal skins or services…Federico Mazzella6 March, 2017
Integration in Motionn245The SME Space Opportunities in the Renewable Energy Value Chain How local industries, especially SMEs, can leverage new forms of energy to create jobs.Federico Mazzella1 February, 2017
Andean Groupn245 Free Trade Agreement Now in Force between Peru and Honduras The formalization of the agreement between the two countries will imply major alternatives to foreign trade and advantages for local firms.Federico Mazzella31 January, 2017
Integration in Motionn244The SME Space Complementary relations with china An exclusive report from the research team at ConnectAmericas argues that Latin America is a solution to China’s limited natural resources.Federico Mazzella26 December, 2016
AmericaIntegration in Motionn242Regional Panorama 10th LAC-China Business Summit Some 1,500 businesspeople, diplomats, and government officials from China and LAC took part, making this the best-attended event in the summit’s history.Federico Mazzella1 November, 2016
Impact Assessmentn241Reading Material on Integration The Sharing Economy in Latin America The sharing economy can optimize resources, create employment, and contribute to developing the use of new technologies.Federico Mazzella27 September, 2016
Integration in Motionn241The SME Space Women Are Leading the Social Networking Revolution Different studies show that women use social networking sites more than men and spend more time on them.Federico Mazzella27 September, 2016
Integration in Motionn241Regional Panorama Pacific Alliance Implements Venture Capital Fund The mechanism will have resources of up to US$80 million for financing initiatives among SMEs in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and ChileFederico Mazzella27 September, 2016
Ideas de IntegraciónIntegration Ideasn240 Exporting for Growth An increasing number of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean use Exporta Fácil, a service that reduces transaction costs for MSMEs and helps…Federico Mazzella2 September, 2016