BDC’s Family Governance Programme April 2010

The Business Development Company will be partnering with the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) and Scotiabank to host the Family Business Governance Programme in April 2010. To read more or register for this programme please click here

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Global middle class growth
The world is seeing a surge in the number of middle class consumers. Growth is being driven by emerging and developing countries in line with rapid economic growth and development from low income bases. The sheer size of a new middle class in emerging markets will provide huge opportunities for consumer goods [...]

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Latin America faces climate change pressure

Latin American countries are beginning to address the issue of environmental preservation. This is important for the region as it contains the Amazon rainforest, and numerous oil and gas reserves in countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia. However, efforts to minimize environmental damage will be undermined by [...]

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Monthly economic review of emerging market economies: January 2010 update
Emerging market economies, particularly emerging Asia, are leading the world recovery. Nonetheless, each country is recovering at a different pace with growth in countries like Mexico, South Africa, Russia and Turkey expected to be fragile in 2010. Planned exit strategies from fiscal stimulus measures hold the [...]

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New Global Briefing: Brazil: Key Player in Global Beauty and Personal Care Growth
With double-digit year-on-year growth over 2003-2008, the Brazilian beauty industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. Coupled with the fact that 2008 value sales stood at US$29 billion, making it the third largest personal care market globally, it is no [...]

Business Link January 2010 Released

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Venezuelan currency devaluation worsens business environment
In mid-January 2010 the Venezuelan government devalued the currency from its previous rate of BsF2.15 per US dollar. This will stoke inflation, eroding consumer incomes and increasing costs for businesses. The government is seeking to prevent prices rising by threatening to nationalise businesses that do so, and also to improve [...]

Invitation to Tender, Food and Beverage

The Food and Beverage Industry Development Committee (FBIDC) has a mandate to develop the Food and Beverage Industry in Trinidad and Tobago (in collaboration with other stakeholders). In carrying out its mandate, the FBIDC is in the process of developing a comprehensive database of key stakeholders in the Industry.
The FBIDC is of the view that [...]

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Tale of two worlds: Key differences between consumers in emerging and developed economies
As the financial crisis hit the world, many advanced economies faced recession in 2009, with the possibility of this crisis lasting well into 2010. Despite the downturn, most developing economies are expected to continue to grow, albeit more slowly. Their ability to sustain [...]

Register for Small Business Month

The Ministry of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development (MLSMED) in collaboration with the National enterprise Development Company (NEDCO) will be coordinating the celebration of Small Business Month (SBM) in January 2009…
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