The B&I team interviewed Ambassador Luis Carlos Villegas, Ambassador of Colombia in the United States, and asked him about the current situation of Colombia, and his key areas of focus as the Colombian Ambassador. Mr. Villegas spoke about Colombia’s remarkable macroeconomic performance, and insisted in the importance of increased American trade and investment in the country.
The B&I team interviewed Ambassador Luis Carlos Villegas, Ambassador of Colombia in the United States, and asked him about the current situation of Colombia, and his key areas of focus as the Colombian Ambassador. Mr. Villegas spoke about Colombia’s remarkable macroeconomic performance, and insisted in the importance of increased American trade and investment in the country.
Turkey has been one of the fastest growing countries over the past decade and is Europe’s 6th and the world’s 18th largest economy. Turkey has also been the second biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997. Recently and after several years of almost nonexistent communication, Turkey´s new EU Minister, Volkan Bozkır, has been reviving talks with the EU, and has recently launched Phase II of Turkey's National Action Plan for EU Accession. This year, Turkey is also presiding the G-20 and will host the G-20 Summit in Antalya.
Turkey has been one of the fastest growing countries over the past decade and is Europe’s 6th and the world’s 18th largest economy. Turkey has also been the second biggest reformer among OECD countries in terms of its restrictions on FDI since 1997. Recently and after several years of almost nonexistent communication, Turkey´s new EU Minister, Volkan Bozkır, has been reviving talks with the EU, and has recently launched Phase II of Turkey's National Action Plan for EU Accession. This year, Turkey is also presiding the G-20 and will host the G-20 Summit in Antalya.
The United World team held a meeting with Mr Rogelio Alemán, in order to discuss Panama’s current situation, especially in regards to the construction and infrastructure sector. He commented on the country’s general features, on the permanent growth and on the possibilities offered by the construction sector. He also gave us a detailed description of CUSA’s role within the canal’s expansion. Finally, he highlighted the urgency to develop the local companies, and shared his future prospects.
The United World team held a meeting with Mr Rogelio Alemán, in order to discuss Panama’s current situation, especially in regards to the construction and infrastructure sector. He commented on the country’s general features, on the permanent growth and on the possibilities offered by the construction sector. He also gave us a detailed description of CUSA’s role within the canal’s expansion. Finally, he highlighted the urgency to develop the local companies, and shared his future prospects.
Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa, and is Spain's first contact with the continent. For the President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Equatorial Guinea is “the Spanish-speaking ambassador in Africa”. And for the business world, a growing reality, with many Spanish companies operating successfully in a country whose main desire is to further increase the number of businesses there.
Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa, and is Spain's first contact with the continent. For the President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Equatorial Guinea is “the Spanish-speaking ambassador in Africa”. And for the business world, a growing reality, with many Spanish companies operating successfully in a country whose main desire is to further increase the number of businesses there.
The Minister General Secretariat of Government, Álvaro Elizalde, as government spokesperson, outlined the reforms being undertaken by Michelle Bachelet's government, among which are the Education Reform, the Tax Reform and a New Constitution.
The Minister General Secretariat of Government, Álvaro Elizalde, as government spokesperson, outlined the reforms being undertaken by Michelle Bachelet's government, among which are the Education Reform, the Tax Reform and a New Constitution.
A growing Guyana finds herself needing skilled labor for its changing industries. Minister of Public Services, Dr. Jennifer Westford, explains the role a skilled labor in lifting the economy and what the priorities are for Guyana
A growing Guyana finds herself needing skilled labor for its changing industries. Minister of Public Services, Dr. Jennifer Westford, explains the role a skilled labor in lifting the economy and what the priorities are for Guyana
In his interview with United World, the Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, Rodrigo Vergara, reviewed the activities of this independent institution, which is currently pursuing an expansive monetary policy and adapting local regulations to international standards. Furthermore, he analyzed the causes of the recent economic slowdown in Chile and stressed that he expects to see it "pick up gradually" as of 2015.
In his interview with United World, the Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, Rodrigo Vergara, reviewed the activities of this independent institution, which is currently pursuing an expansive monetary policy and adapting local regulations to international standards. Furthermore, he analyzed the causes of the recent economic slowdown in Chile and stressed that he expects to see it "pick up gradually" as of 2015.
WTO accession, national development strategies and investment opportunities discussed in depth during an interview with Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, HE Sharif Rahimzoda.
WTO accession, national development strategies and investment opportunities discussed in depth during an interview with Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, HE Sharif Rahimzoda.
Dr. Surya Darma, Vice Chairman of The Indonesian Renewable Energy Society, discusses the attraction of Indonesia for Investors and its plan to develop natural resources into value added industries.
Dr. Surya Darma, Vice Chairman of The Indonesian Renewable Energy Society, discusses the attraction of Indonesia for Investors and its plan to develop natural resources into value added industries.
Hon. Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Public Works and Housing, discusses the new legislation reforms to improve infrastructure in the country.
Hon. Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Public Works and Housing, discusses the new legislation reforms to improve infrastructure in the country.
