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Our latest article: mining companies in Ecuador and their ESG risk management.

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Through an in-depth analysis of the Political Constitutions of eight Latin American and Caribbean nations, Vali Consultores has evaluated their commitment to Latin American Integration Clauses, underscoring the vital role of regional cooperation in enhancing global competitiveness and addressing common challenges. This examination not only provides insights into the legal frameworks underpinning integration efforts but also sheds light on each country's progress in aligning constitutional principles with the imperatives of Latin American integration. As specialists in public affairs and governance, Vali Consultores is dedicated to empowering stakeholders with actionable insights and fostering strong relationships with decision-makers to drive meaningful progress towards deeper integration, sustainable development, and shared prosperity across the region. #PublicAffairs #ValiConsultores #Political #LatinAmerican #Region #governance

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MEET ECHAR PA’LANTE (EPL)!!....Puerto Rico’s Multisector Alliance focused on helping to build the Island’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and strengthen innovation capacity. EPL convenes for collective initiatives to improve socio-economic conditions in Puerto Rico. EPL integrates Puerto Rico’s five main sectors: Private, Public/Government, Knowledge Organizations, NGOs, and Community & Alternative. EPL just became a new non-profit entity for expanded impact. The bedrock philosophy guiding EPL efforts incorporates inclusivity, resilience, sustainability, and a bias towards reflecting all viewpoints of Puerto Rico’s demographic and socio-economic sectors. EPL can be considered as an ambassador and system leader. "Nowhere else I have seen such a successful partnership between business, government, and educational sectors to drive change. EPL has been laser focused on its goal to prepare the next generation of Puerto Rican's enthusiastic and successful entrepreneurs that will fuel the resurgence of the Island's economic development for years to come. Its ever-expanding circle of influence and engagement is a textbook example of grassroot organizing." Dr. Rafael L. Bras, K. Harrison Brown Family Chair and former Provost of the Georgia Institute of Technology “EPL’s impact on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among Puerto Rico’s youth is unparalleled and is key in growing our entrepreneurial activity. EPL has done an incredible job sitting people at the same table and enabling collaboration to build a vibrant ecosystem.”  The Hon. Manuel Cidre, Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce – Government of Puerto Rico “ Puerto Rico is the most special place in the U.S.A. #gecplus-puertorico #islaemprendedora #enterprisingisland #gen #gec #discoverpuertorico #puertoricoissoeasytolove #puertoricoyeah

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Announcing the launch of the "Lex Mundi ESG Latin America & the Caribbean Guide - Charting Sustainable Futures." This comprehensive resource provides an in-depth look at ESG regulations across 20 jurisdictions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unlock valuable insights into environmental, social, and governance standards from across this region This comprehensive guide covers essential issues from stakeholder well-being and modern slavery prevention to diversity, equity, and inclusion laws. Stay ahead in sustainable business practices and regulatory compliance and drive your ESG initiatives with the reliable information and guidance found in our new guide. Read more and gain access to crucial updates: https://hubs.ly/Q02ztd5r0 #LexMundi #ESG #Sustainability #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #BusinessCompliance #GreenInitiatives

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This blog post, written by Rodrigo Morales, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change and the digital revolution in Latin America. ANDE is working to promote Twin Transition entrepreneurship, in which entrepreneurs use technology to address environmental problems. 📌 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. 🔗𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://ow.ly/ABA450RUbkL #ANDE #DualTransition #SustainableEntrepreneurship #LatinAmerica ANDE Latinoamérica

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⭕ THE #GEOPOLITICS OF LITHIUM FROM LATIN AMERICA The mineral attractiveness of #Latinamerica is on its top with #Lithium, an essential component for the advancement of New #Technologies. Its exploitation on the ground has some interesting strategic implications. What challenges does the Region face in such a context? 🔴 In English 🖋 https://lnkd.in/dE5uhHCf 🔵 In Spanish 🖋 https://lnkd.in/dpeVsa_5 https://lnkd.in/dR_Yi7m3 #Argentina #Bolivia #Chile #Mexico

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Join the Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Lab in revolutionizing #WaterServices! We are inviting #Startups, #SMEs and social enterprises with solutions in the #Water sector to participate in our second #AQUACERTA challenge. Our goal is to find innovative solutions to transform #WaterSystems in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean, and to conserve, restore and enhance water and sanitation services. Selected proposals could secure contingent recovery financing of up to $500,000. Learn the details and apply before May 31! https://bit.ly/3QIwQFG SECO Wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, Fundación FEMSA, Israel Ministry of Finance - משרד האוצר

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📢The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) presents "Health, Climate and Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean", an essential compendium to understand the climate and environmental crises in the region 🌎This book, published in partnership with Latinoamérica21 and supported by the World Meteorological Organization, addresses the challenges and risks of the region in the midst of climate and environmental crises, with the collaboration of leading experts and academics. 📚https://lnkd.in/eVyRYGQW 

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In Peru, some of the key challenges in ensuring effective environmental management and supervision at the provincial level, include: ✅ Poor institutional coordination; ✅ Limited resources to support regional governments in fulfilling their supervisory role; ✅ Limited institutional capacity to address pollution and water contamination; ✅ Ineffective or non-existent legal frameworks to ensure adequate environmental monitoring and supervision. MEGAM Peru Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, engaged Peruvian national and provincial authorities to strengthen the capacity for environmental management in the mining and energy sectors. Learn more about MEGAM's impact in La Libertad province: https://lnkd.in/eFSm8FGf #environment #LaLibertad #Peru #energy #mining #CanadianAid

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We are proud to announce that GWP South America and NDC Partnership are working closely together to provide technical support to the government of Chile in a crucial project to address climate change. Through the project "Support in Technical Coordination and Supervision for the Development of Sectoral Mitigation Plans, Adaptation Plans, and Regional Climate Change Action Plans," we are providing specialized advice to ensure technical coordination and supervision during the design and implementation process of sectoral adaptation plans in Chile. On April 9, 2024, a Sectoral Coordination Meeting for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change was held at the Ministry of the Environment of Chile. This inter-ministerial meeting was attended by a total of 48 representatives, including 14 from national-level institutions belonging to various ministries, as well as focal points from international organizations such as FAO, UNDP, and GWP. We are committed to continuing to collaborate closely with the government of Chile and other stakeholders to advance the fight against climate change and promote sustainable and resilient development in the region. #ClimateChange #GWPSouthAmerica #Chile

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If you believe in new ways to use finance to change the world, this is post is for you. That is also the case if you believe in a changing role of philanthropy or international development. This week we hit a new milestone. The NAB Colombia launched the Impact Catalyst Collective Fund in the fundraising phase. With the leadership of NAB Colombia (local partners of GSG Impact) the fund aims at a continued growth and maturity of the Colombian impact investing ecosystem. Moreover, this will increase the capacity to fight against poverty, climate change, and many other world challenges. Maria Elvira Tamayo Jaramillo has been a key driving force to turn the idea into action and make the Colombian the region's most competitive impact investing market. The recipe: promoting key results around increased profitability and increased quality of impact measurement. This is a great opportunity for various entities out there that are looking for a groundbreaking, high-impact, ecosystem-building initiative, that will subsequently change the lives of millions. The type of impact fund that the Innpactia team has been working hard for, by developing the right legal, financial and digital infrastructure required for various actors to succeed. The fund will increase the conditions for new funds to set foot in Colombia, for new investors to turn into impact investors, for new development agencies to become involved in #innovativefinance mechanisms, and overall for the continued growth of the ecosystem. We are honored to be taking part in this impactful story that will certainly have a spill-over effect in many other more countries. Rafa Achondo WINGS Benjamin Bellegy Ford Foundation Rodrigo Pipponzi Per Olsson Fridh Chris Stokes United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Xavier Michon Daniela Peralvo Lupera Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter Eleonora Betancur González Agencia Presidencial de Cooperación Internacional de Colombia, APC Colombia Santiago Quinones Mario Reina Carrillo Rodrigo Villar María Carolina Suarez Visbal New Ventures Mireia Villar Forner Mauricio Samper Virgilio Barco Daniela Vargas Alejandra Botero

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Excited to share insights from the study "How Much Do Households in Latin America Pay for Water and Sanitation Services?" by Samara López-Ruiz et al., published by the Inter-American Development Bank. Inter-American Development Bank This detailed analysis explores the diversity of tariff structures and the significant differences in service coverage between urban and rural areas. The study highlights the prevalence of increasing block tariffs, which charge higher rates for higher consumption levels, placing a financial burden on larger households. Additionally, it examines the widespread use of subsidies designed to ensure affordability, though their effectiveness varies across countries. Key findings include that many urban areas have higher access rates compared to rural regions, and there is a notable variation in how tariffs are structured, including fixed charges, constant increments, and volume-differentiated rates. By addressing these complexities, policymakers can better target subsidies and design more equitable tariff systems, improving water and sanitation services across Latin America. #latinamerica #LA #infrastructure #ppp #finance https://lnkd.in/dsKsc4y6

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Electrification of public transportation is one of the key routes for decarbonizing transport. The Inter-American Development Bank is commited to this agenda! We had a very productive dialogue with representatives from #Argentina #Brasil #Bahamas #Colombia #Chile #CostaRica and #DominicanRepublic in #Curitiba with concrete actions and partnerships to scale up e-mobility! Together we go from talk to action! #electricmobility #urbantransport #climatechange Ana María Pinto Tomas Serebrisky Fabiana Santos Ana Beatriz Monteiro Raul Rodriguez Molina Esteban Diez-Roux Agustina Calatayud Denis Andia

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Very informative snapshot about the current (and unfortunately, historical) status of anti-corruption issues, measures, and challenges in Peru, along with its impact on sound PFM. “Given Peru’s high vulnerability to climate change and low adaptive capacity, increased efforts in investing in resilient infrastructure and climate adaptation policies are needed to unlock output gains. Fully embracing the digital and artificial intelligence revolution, while facilitating the labor force transition, offers a pathway to enhance productivity. Strengthening the effectiveness of governance institutions will contribute to attracting investment, augment public trust, and mitigate impunity for corruption. Strong political commitments to fight corruption should be translated to adequate resourcing of anti-corruption and judicial bodies and improved inter-agency coordination. The OECD accession process provides a clear roadmap for more ambitious reforms to improve local government capacity, boost the business climate, reduce informality, and reform the civil service. Government’s efforts in cutting red tape and unblocking large infrastructure projects, streamlining the tax system, and reforming the procurement framework; and the recently approved political reform are welcome.” https://lnkd.in/e-Wjbh4V

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