With only 44 million inhabitants, Argentina produces enough food to sell to and feed 400 million people worldwide. The agricultural sector was what made Argentina an economic powerhouse at the turn of the 20th century. Today, it is among the most prominent sectors of the economy, and one which the government hopes will be an engine for economic growth as Argentina further integrates its economy with the world.
While much of this sector is in the hands of wealthy landowners, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to exploit the economic potential and innovate. José Demicheli saw this potential a decade ago when he founded ADBlick Agro. His project came not from a family history in agriculture or through connections, strictly a business venture. Today, ADBlick is made up of one thousand Argentine investors who become stakeholders in the company’s agribusiness investments. With the new structural changes to the sector stemming from the reduction of export tariffs, the sector is poised to take off.
With only 44 million inhabitants, Argentina produces enough food to sell to and feed 400 million people worldwide. The agricultural sector was what made Argentina an economic powerhouse at the turn of the 20th century. Today, it is among the most prominent sectors of the economy, and one which the government hopes will be an engine for economic growth as Argentina further integrates its economy with the world.
While much of this sector is in the hands of wealthy landowners, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to exploit the economic potential and innovate. José Demicheli saw this potential a decade ago when he founded ADBlick Agro. His project came not from a family history in agriculture or through connections, strictly a business venture. Today, ADBlick is made up of one thousand Argentine investors who become stakeholders in the company’s agribusiness investments. With the new structural changes to the sector stemming from the reduction of export tariffs, the sector is poised to take off.
Government enacts large-scale infrastructure development to boost long-term economic growth and improve national competitiveness
Government enacts large-scale infrastructure development to boost long-term economic growth and improve national competitiveness
In this interview with The Worldfolio, Mr. Ernesto M. Pernia (PhD), Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning at the Philippines’ National Economic and Development Authority, speaks about efforts to bring about development and better social inclusion and the ‘0-10 point’ socioeconomic agenda.
In this interview with The Worldfolio, Mr. Ernesto M. Pernia (PhD), Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning at the Philippines’ National Economic and Development Authority, speaks about efforts to bring about development and better social inclusion and the ‘0-10 point’ socioeconomic agenda.
Once regarded as the most beautiful city in the world during Argentina’s turn-of-the-20th century heyday, Buenos Aires’s international identity vied with the world’s best. While the ensuing economic instability for the country over the second half of the century left the city in relative decline, it today seeks a return to the elite group of global cities. This initiative however is not based on restoring the city to its former glory, but on capitalizing on its new identity formed by its most precious resource: its human talent. This talent goes beyond the city’s heavily regarded performing arts scene, but in the technology, design, and television production industries. These hotbeds of human talent have led the city to produce four out of Latin America’s five unicorn companies – those which have made over US$1 billion. Numerous of these unicorn CEOs have discussed their symbiotic relationship between their firms and the city, as the latter is the one that produces the human talent and good business environment that the former needs.
The man tasked with handling the city’s international affairs is Fernando Straface, Secretary General of Buenos Aires. Having worked at the Inter-American Development Bank, which is now funding many of the city’s social initiatives, Straface stresses Buenos Aires’s high quality of life and livability will be the magnet to attract international talent and commerce.
Once regarded as the most beautiful city in the world during Argentina’s turn-of-the-20th century heyday, Buenos Aires’s international identity vied with the world’s best. While the ensuing economic instability for the country over the second half of the century left the city in relative decline, it today seeks a return to the elite group of global cities. This initiative however is not based on restoring the city to its former glory, but on capitalizing on its new identity formed by its most precious resource: its human talent. This talent goes beyond the city’s heavily regarded performing arts scene, but in the technology, design, and television production industries. These hotbeds of human talent have led the city to produce four out of Latin America’s five unicorn companies – those which have made over US$1 billion. Numerous of these unicorn CEOs have discussed their symbiotic relationship between their firms and the city, as the latter is the one that produces the human talent and good business environment that the former needs.
The man tasked with handling the city’s international affairs is Fernando Straface, Secretary General of Buenos Aires. Having worked at the Inter-American Development Bank, which is now funding many of the city’s social initiatives, Straface stresses Buenos Aires’s high quality of life and livability will be the magnet to attract international talent and commerce.
Kingdom aspires to shift from an economy built on oil wealth to a productive, globally competitive economy, all under the umbrella of an ambitious Vision 2030
Kingdom aspires to shift from an economy built on oil wealth to a productive, globally competitive economy, all under the umbrella of an ambitious Vision 2030
Argentina’s return to the global lending market has injected a shot in the arm into the economy. The next hurdles include reducing both the budget deficit and inflation
Argentina’s return to the global lending market has injected a shot in the arm into the economy. The next hurdles include reducing both the budget deficit and inflation
In this interview with The Worldfolio, Hans Sicat, former President of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), discusses the reforms made by the Duterte administration, commercial relations with the U.S. and Japan, and efforts to attract more companies to listing on the PSE
In this interview with The Worldfolio, Hans Sicat, former President of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), discusses the reforms made by the Duterte administration, commercial relations with the U.S. and Japan, and efforts to attract more companies to listing on the PSE
With the opening of the Argentine economy to the world, its agribusiness sector is among the government’s prime targets for investment and growth, and has the greatest potential to inject foreign capital to the economy. While home to only 44 million inhabitants, Argentina already produces foodstuffs for 400 million people worldwide. The current government seeks to increase that figure to 600 million. Key to bringing out this change will be innovation in the agribusiness sector through more advanced techniques and greater collaboration among agribusiness professionals. The non-governmental organization dedicated to implementing just that is AACREA. Its president, Francisco Iguerabide, discusses how to make the sector grow in the context of Argentina’s global economic reckoning.
With the opening of the Argentine economy to the world, its agribusiness sector is among the government’s prime targets for investment and growth, and has the greatest potential to inject foreign capital to the economy. While home to only 44 million inhabitants, Argentina already produces foodstuffs for 400 million people worldwide. The current government seeks to increase that figure to 600 million. Key to bringing out this change will be innovation in the agribusiness sector through more advanced techniques and greater collaboration among agribusiness professionals. The non-governmental organization dedicated to implementing just that is AACREA. Its president, Francisco Iguerabide, discusses how to make the sector grow in the context of Argentina’s global economic reckoning.
In what was one of the most stunning upsets of the 2015 general elections, Argentina’s largest province – home to 40% of the country’s population – broke with a 30-year history of Peronist government. María Eugenia Vidal’s term has been among the most praised and scrutinized of Argentina’s new government. A close confidant of President Mauricio Macri, and having been his deputy for four years at the Buenos Aires city government, Ms. Vidal is keen to highlight the potential for the province as her government collaborates with the presidency to create a stable environment for investment.
In what was one of the most stunning upsets of the 2015 general elections, Argentina’s largest province – home to 40% of the country’s population – broke with a 30-year history of Peronist government. María Eugenia Vidal’s term has been among the most praised and scrutinized of Argentina’s new government. A close confidant of President Mauricio Macri, and having been his deputy for four years at the Buenos Aires city government, Ms. Vidal is keen to highlight the potential for the province as her government collaborates with the presidency to create a stable environment for investment.
Recently declared as Argentina’s wealthiest individual, Alejandro Bulgheroni has built his empire in the hydrocarbon industry and is now the honorary chairman of the nation’s largest private energy company, Pan American Energy. With Argentina’s new opening to the world economy for investment, and keynote agreements between provinces, labor unions, and the national government, the investment outlook for Argentina’s large unconventional oil and gas deposits have awakened global attention. Mr. Bulgheroni discusses the new phase for his industry in Argentina’s economic opening.
Recently declared as Argentina’s wealthiest individual, Alejandro Bulgheroni has built his empire in the hydrocarbon industry and is now the honorary chairman of the nation’s largest private energy company, Pan American Energy. With Argentina’s new opening to the world economy for investment, and keynote agreements between provinces, labor unions, and the national government, the investment outlook for Argentina’s large unconventional oil and gas deposits have awakened global attention. Mr. Bulgheroni discusses the new phase for his industry in Argentina’s economic opening.
