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Dec 6, 2022 · Peru in particular is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in many ways, but one study from the International Organization of Migration points out that water scarcity is a major concern and could be one driver of migration, pushing people into already overcrowded cities. Already, Peru’s glaciers are melting and changes in precipitation patterns could lead the way to droughts, floods and landslides.
Jun 17, 2020 · Peru’s difficulties with COVID-19 result in part from the predominance of its shadow economy. More than half of the country’s non-agricultural workforce is believed to be employed “informally” in a way that generally involves a hand-to-mouth existence and lack of legal protections, yet generates an estimated one-fifth of Peruvian GDP.
Dec 7, 2022 · Peru’s blueberry exports and production have surged in the past decade, and it is now the world’s biggest exporter of the fruit. At the same time, Mexico has seen a 128-fold surge in raspberry production, making it the second-largest exporter. What led these two Latin American countries to become soft fruit superpowers?
BRECA is a diversified business conglomerate with more than 130 years of history and presence in Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Brazil. It has a diversified portfolio of operating companies in the banking, insurance, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, mining, fishing and cement sectors. It has an innovation hub called BREIN and a social impact ...
May 23, 2019 · The bulldozers arrived in January to clear the site of Peru’s newest and most controversial airport. Chinchero International, which is expected to shuttle five million passengers a year, is being built in the Sacred Valley of the ancient Inca empire.
Oct 19, 2015 · Peru’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Rosa Maria Ortiz Rios, said renewables will play a major role in diversifying the country’s energy generation sources. The panel agreed on one thing: Without renewable energy, we cannot end poverty by 2030. “Renewable energy is the foundation of a modern economy,” said Cai.
Intercorp is the holding company of one of the largest Peruvian business groups. It is focused on Peru's growing middle class and provides a variety of services to satisfy consumer preferences in financial services, retail, real estate, education, and leisure and entertainment. The World Economic Forum is an independent international ...
Jun 20, 2024 · Felipe graduated with honours in Economics from Universidad del Pacifico (Lima, Peru) and holds a Master’s degree in the University of Cambridge as a Chevening Scholar. He was selected as Young Global Leader in 2023. Felipe Valencia-Dongo is Managing Partner at Grupo Estrategia. In Grupo Estrategia they work with large-scale investment ...
He is currently CEO of Intercorp, a holding company for one of Peru’s largest business groups. Focused on Peru’s growing middle class. Intercorp’s businesses are mainly focused on four sectors: financial services; retail (including shopping malls), education and health. Also, he is Vice President of the Private Council of Competitiveness, Think Tank promoted by IPAE to propose public policies. In the Public sector he has been Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Peru in two ...
Dec 12, 2022 · Chile is the top copper producer in the world, with 27% of global copper production. In addition, the country is home to the two largest mines in the world, Escondida and Collahuasi. Chile is followed by another South American country, Peru, responsible for 10% of global production. Just 13 countries produce 85% of the world's copper.
