Economics

Corrupt acts are condemned worldwide and unfortunately, corruption is a social plague in Latin America.  Politicians and corporations are under constant public scrutiny.  However, small acts, individual acts, are more tolerated. Why do we complain that our taxes are not being used wisely, when we take every possible chance to “minimize” our payments? Why is it socially acceptable to bribe a police officer, to pay at the border to move up the line and to inflate your expenses just by a little?

Did you know that women make almost 80% of consumer choices? And that 50% of university graduates are women? There is no doubt that women’s rights have traveled a long way, but there is still space for growth particularly in Latin America.

If you think that in the 21^st century, we have surpassed gender-biases, there is a long way to go.

What comes to mind when you think of Latin America? I think “diversity” of:  languages and dialects, geography, ethnicity, religion, music and festivities. A sub continent comprised of more than 22 countries and territories is rich and dynamic. At INCAE, we want to translate this diversity into a promising business environment.

En la mayoría de países latinoamericanos, la situación energética mundial y la necesidad de reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero son fuente de preocupaciones para los gobiernos y el sector privado; pero también abren la puerta a una gama de oportunidades de ahorro, innovación y nuevos negocios en el campo de las energías limpias...