Latin America

From Croatia to Chile – The Luksic Family: From the World’s Driest Desert to the Forbes List

In Chile, everyone knows the Luksics and their remarkable story that started with Policarpo Luksic who left his native Croatia…

11 years ago

From Armenia to France and Back – Francis Kurkdjian

Fragrances from the Past Though born in France, celebrated perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has remained in close touch with his Armenian…

11 years ago

CFI.co Meets the CEO of Banco del País: María del Rosario Selman-Housein

For the past six years, María del Rosario Selam-Housein has stood at the helm of the Banco del País, expertly…

11 years ago

Urban Energy Efficiency Key to Mexico’s Ambitious Goals for Energy and Low Carbon Growth

Mexico sees urban energy efficiency as critical for sustainable growth, livable cities and competitiveness Ministry of Energy rolls out national…

11 years ago

UN Reports FDI Hit $1.4 Trillion in 2013, Upward Trend to Continue

Global foreign direct investment is up and expected to rise over the next three years, driven mainly by stronger economies…

11 years ago

Measuring Wealth to Track Sustainability

The new edition of the World Bank's Little Green Data Book, released on World Environment Day 2014, includes a new…

11 years ago

UN Labour Report Shows Solid Return for National Investments in Quality Jobs

Developing countries that invested in quality jobs from the early 2000s grew nearly one percentage point faster every year since…

11 years ago

Nicholas Brady: Soccer Finance and the Pragmatist Who Fixed a Debt Crisis

Back in the days when a top-scoring soccer player could be enticed for a few million, Brazilian attacker Romario set…

11 years ago

The World Bank: Local Currency Bonds Catch On as Countries Aim to Catch Up

Two years ago, the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation tried something that had never been done in the Dominican…

11 years ago

José Mujica: At Long Last – A Politician to Admire

The South American country of Uruguay does not often make for headline news. It’s a relatively well-developed and prosperous place…

11 years ago