Natalia Bayona

Although investment opportunities can be attractive, the evaluation process requires being clear about at least 6 important points. Check them out!   #investment #familybusiness #wealth #opportunities #growth

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Workshop on Sustainable Investment from 12 to 14 May 2024 in #Madrid, #Spain. 12 to 14 May 2024, Madrid, Spain – In line with its strong commitment to promote sustainable economic development in the Mediterranean region, the UfM Secretariat, with the support of the German Development Cooperation and in collaboration with Climate & Company, one of Germany’s leading Sustainable Finance Think Tanks, will organize a Workshop on Sustainable Investment from 12 to 14 May 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The event will provide a unique opportunity for experts and relevant stakeholders from the region to discuss how to define, measure and ensure the sustainability of investments in light of taxonomy developments and their implications for UfM countries. In addition, the workshop will engage participants around the relevant ESG disclosure regulations and frameworks at the EU and the international level. Structured around panels, presentations, breakout sessions, a field visit and a cultural part, this activity aims to: Inform participants about the best approaches to measure and ensure the sustainable impact of investment portfolios. Incentivise participants to share their experiences on sustainable investment, including lessons learned and challenges, and inspire location-relevant action and cooperation among the participants. The workshop is intended for representatives from governments, private sector academia, and civil society from the UfM Member States, who work on the promotion of sustainable investments./n Union for the Mediterranean

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The political environment in Catalonia continues to undergo tectonic changes, with new leadership in Junts and En Comú Podem and a crucial leadership vote in ERC at the end of the month. The short essay below, provides some insight into the changes that have taken place in Junts and what they mean for politics and policy in Catalonia and the rest of Spain.

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Excellent meeting with Maria Luisa Hayem Minister of Economy of El Salvador 🇸🇻 We discussed about the contribution of El Salvador to the Latin American Economic Outlook (jointly produced with CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe- ECLAC and European Commission) and the relevance for the country of the themes of investment (2023) and financing for development (2024). We recalled the signgificant impact of the Multidimenaional Review of El Salvador (see 🔗 in the comment) that I was honoured to launch with Juan Ramon De Laiglesia in April 2023 with Secretary Miguel Kattan and 🇪🇺 Ambassador François Roudié The government has advanced in the implementation of several measures that the Review had identified, for example in the area of trade facilitation and education and digital skills. We explored ways the OECD Development Centre can further advise on the execution of policies and programmes in areas related to SMEs development, innovation and production transformation, the deepening of MNE-suppliers linkages and attraction of FDI. We look forward to continuing our collaboration, helping with the identification of best practices and supporting the implementation of better policies for better lives. Ragnheidur Elin Arnadottir Sebastian Nieto Parra Juan Vazquez Zamora Annalisa Primi Manuel Toselli European Commission Felice Zaccheo Diana Montero Melis Jan Rielaender Amélie de Montchalin (Bommier) AGENCIA ESPAÑOLA DE COOPERACION INTERNACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO - AECID Antón Leis García IILA-Organizzazione Internazionale Italo-latino americana CAF -banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe- ECLAC

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Had the opportunity to represent the EU's Committee of the Regions at the Local Dialogue in Cartagena, discussing key topics under the theme 'Supporting the European Defense Industrial Strategy: Backing Innovative Defense SMEs.' My message focused on the following: 1. Focus on regional innovation clusters: Strengthening regional innovation clusters to connect universities, research institutions, and industry, providing SMEs with a platform to develop and showcase their innovations. Highlighting the importance of local ecosystems in bridging research and industry, as emphasized by the Committee of the Regions. 2. Support programs for R&D and dual-use technologies: Improving SMEs' access to EU programs such as the European Defense Fund and Horizon Europe, with a particular focus on dual-use technologies. 3. Enhancing supply chain resilience: Opening supply chains to integrate more SMEs and diversify production capacity, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring availability during crises. 4. Building skills and training: Advocating for EU-supported trainee programs linked to the defense industry to attract talent and strengthen their role in the sector. I’m grateful for the insightful discussions and the chance to contribute to the dialogue on strengthening Europe’s defense industrial base and promoting innovation among SMEs. #CoR #EPP_CoR

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Join us today for the first online discussion of our series on „Resisting the Anti-Gender Agenda“. Discuss with our amazing panelists how reproductive justice can help us build strategies and alliances countering right wing backlashes!

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I am pleased to share an important professional milestone: I have taken on the role of Undersecretary for Structural Reforms of the Nation. This new position represents a significant responsibility and a renewed commitment to Argentina’s economic transformation. Under the leadership of President Javier Milei and Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation Federico Sturzenegger, our primary objective will be to drive key structural reforms aimed at modernizing our economy, promoting job creation, eliminating market distortions and privileges, and achieving greater tax simplification. This challenge calls us to work with determination and accountability, fully aware of the historical importance of the moment our country is experiencing. In this position, I am committed to contributing my experience and dedication to the design and implementation of policies that generate a positive and lasting impact on the lives of Argentine citizens. I am convinced that, through effort and commitment, we can move towards a freer, more efficient, and effective economic model. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and I embrace this challenge with the responsibility it requires. I invite all my contacts to closely follow this process and join us in building a more prosperous Argentina for everyone. #StructuralReforms #Economy #Argentina #Commitment #Change #PublicPolicy

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🎙️ARE WE AT RISK OF POLARIZATION❓ (Audio in 🇪🇸) (Subtitles in 🇬🇧) #ParlamentoEuropeo #UEelecciones2024 #EleccionesEuropeas #UniónEuropea #radio #media #periodismo #periodismopolítico #madrid #Valencia #COPE #useyourvote #abetterworldispossible #europe #lecturer #professor #eupolitics #eulaw #eueconomics Cadena COPE 🇪🇺

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Ever wondered how to stand out and connect with your target audience? The secret lies in hyper-focusing on the customer. 🎯 Leveraging technology to create personalized and unforgettable experiences is more than just a strategy; it's a necessity in today's digital age. Why is customer hyper-focus critical now? The stats speak volumes: - 86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a personalized experience (Forbes). 💰 - 80% of consumers will abandon a purchase if they can't find what they're looking for in under 8 seconds (KPMG). ⏱️ - Nearly 65% of customers expect brands to understand their needs and preferences (Forrester). 🔍 In a world where attention is the new currency, making your customers feel seen and understood is priceless. Let's embrace technology to make every customer experience a memorable one! #CustomerExperience #Personalization #DigitalStrategy

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The Commission has unconditionally approved the NVIDIA/Run:ai merger, concluding that the transaction does not raise competition concerns. However, Teresa Ribera's comments reveal the Commission's strategic intentions to increase focus on AI, study AI's impact on future competitiveness (although the use of the term "competitiveness" risks becoming overused and somewhat vague in practical terms), and encourage Member States to use "call-in" powers to refer potentially problematic mergers to the Commission. On a related note, the Italian Data Protection Authority has imposed an interesting remedy on OpenAI, requiring the company to launch a media campaign in Italy to educate the public about data protection issues associated with AI. OpenAI would probably use a creative, AI-generated campaign featuring pasta as the protagonist. Joke aside, it is really an interesting remedy as education plays a key role in ensuring the responsible adoption and diffusion of AI technologies.

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Over 130 leaders and experts, including over 30 former heads of state and government from more than 40 countries, will gather in Madrid on 11–12 December for Imperial Springs International Forum 2024 (ISIF2024). This ninth edition, held for the first time outside China, is a pivotal platform for dialogue and cooperation between East and West to strengthen multilateralism amidst global challenges. Forum deliberations will address the following critical issues under the banner of 'Collective Action for One Future': 🌱 Innovation in Green Technology and AI for Sustainable Development; 🛡️ Strategies for Global Stability and Security; 💼 Financing for Developing and Implementing Sustainable Development Goals. Co-organised by Club de Madrid, #ISIF2024 serves as a unique Forum to build bridges and advance international cooperation in a context of increasing complexity. The conversations and proposals during the two-day forum will seek viable solutions and lasting partnerships for an inclusive, secure and sustainable future. Join us to follow the developments and results as they unfold at this essential meeting for global dialogue. 🌍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d5N_Cws2

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Today I had the opportunity to participate in the meet & greet with the TradeExperettes. We had interesting conversations about the agreements going on at the World Trade Organization. The main points were: 1. DSI - Agreement in Electronic commerce as Joint Statement Initiative 2. Investment Facilitation Agreement - Annex I and Annex IV of the GATTs 3. The role of South Africa and Turkey in the negotiations. 4. The role of the USA in agreements like the CPTPP. 5. India way of negotiating regarding their public and private sector. It was very interesting for me how different organizations like the OECD-OCDE and the World Trade Organization interact to create reports and agreements trying to reach consensus between the members and how we can make the link in the Free Trade Agreements between international trade and anti-corruption. Looking forward to meeting you all at the WTO Public Forum in September! Hanna C. Norberg Michelle Klieger Pascal Kerneis Laura Elena Montes de Oca Briseño #InternationalTrade #Logistics #AntiCorruption #Economics #Investment #Finance #Digitalization

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🌍 R4V Movements Report: Third Quarter 2024   📊 This R4V quarter's migration report offers a view of evolving movements across Latin America.   📍 A few highlights:   🔹 Stricter border controls in Panama led to a 71% drop in crossings through the Darién jungle compared to Q3 2023. Meanwhile, Mexico saw a 74% decrease in Venezuelan irregular entries.   🔸 Venezuela's disputed July elections triggered diplomatic fallout, disrupting direct flights and affecting migrants in Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. These shifts amplified challenges for refugees and migrants seeking safe passage.   ⚡ Colombia saw a 23% rise in Venezuelan entries due to regional flight access and documentation needs.   ⚡ Peru tightened entry requirements, further complicating mobility.   🤝 Migrants face escalating challenges, including extortion and violence, especially near the U.S.–Mexico border. Despite humanitarian corridors and technological solutions like CBP One, access remains precarious.   🔗 Read it here: https://shorturl.at/VpqXI   ➕ And remember to join the America’s Migration Brief, which covers many interesting studies like this one: https://shorturl.at/dfsy3 #LAC #R4V #LatinAmerica #HumanMobility #Migration

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43rd FIABCI Global Leadership Summit in the News 🗞 At the 43rd FIABCI Global Leadership Summit, Joan Clos, FIABCI-España President and former Mayor of Barcelona, provided an in-depth analysis of Spain's real estate market, examining both its challenges and opportunities. Dr. Clos observed that housing is not functioning as a key economic driver in the country, largely due to restrictive regulations. While the high-end real estate sector is performing well, he noted that it represents only a small portion of the overall market. 📊 The FIABCI-España President also reinforced the crucial role of cities like Barcelona and Madrid. He highlighted Madrid's rapid growth, which is reshaping the economic balance between the two cities. Although Spain has recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, Dr. Clos remarked that the pace of recovery has been slower compared to other European nations. He also spoke about the positive impact of immigration, which has strengthened economic and cultural diversification, as well as the rising importance of emerging sectors such as data centers powered by renewable energy. Nonetheless, challenges remain, including rigid mortgage regulations and a generational gap in housing access, particularly for young people. Dr. Clos concluded his remarks by emphasizing that while uncertainties exist, Spain is well-positioned to continue attracting investment in the coming years, especially in innovative and emerging sectors. 💰 Source: idealista (https://lnkd.in/dTTAB3xF) #FIABCI #GLS2024 #Barcelona #Spain #RealEstate #LeadershipSummit

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A pleasure today to receive the new President of #Ecuador, Daniel Noboa to #IFAD’s HQ in Rome. Ecuador is an important partner in IFAD’s efforts to drive #rural development, including generous contributions to our last two replenishment cycles. We are currently delivering joint projects that aim to diversify the #rural economy by promoting #cooperatives and #investments that generate #employment and income for poor families. Today we discussed our joint priorities for the upcoming cycle: growing rural #jobs and #prosperity by focusing on #private #sector engagement, mechanisation, specific transformation of specific #valuechains, investments related to #Amazonia and resilience to #climate change.

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Last tuesday I had the opportunity to participate at the Synergy Days with an inspirational talk: ‘How the regional Government of Catalonia works to prevent food losses and waste🍎🍏’. 💡Remarking the importance of innovation in the agri-food sector to prevent food Waste as well as the need to have data on Food Loss and Waste to establish concrete actions to prevent food waste💡 Synergy Days is a ever-expanding network of SmartAgriHubs and Schuttelaar & Partners International 🚀, aiming to connect actors across the entire agri-food chain to promote #digitalinnovation.

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Thoughtful reflection by José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain (2004-2011), on his experience in the #EuropeanCouncil (#EuropeanUnion). Audio in Spanish with English subtitles. Some interesting thoughts: ✅ “I consider the EU to be the most successful and loftiest civilisational project we human beings have undertaken since we decided to live in society” ✅ “But there are two types of Europeanists. The, shall we say, conventional Europeanists and the ambitious and utopian Europeanists, those who really believe that the European Union is a project that is worth pursuing primarily a greater integration and leadership in the world. A leadership in the world with the deepest values of the European Union, which is the peaceful resolution of conflicts, cooperation, multilateralism, the United Nations” ✅ “Ideas are more important than numbers. A great political project, as I insist the EU is for me, is built on ideas that generate confidence, good projects and a potential for public policies in favour of the common European good” ✅ “I hope that in due course UK will reflect and return” https://lnkd.in/dF_W73JY

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We were thrilled to discuss the historic OECD - OCDE expansion strategy in Latin America with Secretary General Mathias Cormann, Trade Minister Manuel Tovar of Costa Rica 🇨🇷, and Daniel Barco, vice minister of finance of Peru 🇵🇪. In addition to our special guests at The Wilson Center, Gita Kothari, responsible for shepherding candidates through the arduous membership process, joined us from Paris, and Catalina Crane Arango, who helped Colombia 🇨🇴 win OECD admission, participated from Bogotá. The path to OECD membership is uncertain for the three regional candidates, Argentina 🇦🇷, Brazil 🇧🇷, and Peru 🇵🇪, but the potential advantages are clear. Meeting the membership requirements requires building a broad consensus for pro-market, pro-trade reforms and strengthening democratic governance. Membership, meanwhile, offers its own rewards, including data for decision making, technical assistance, and high expectations that make backsliding less likely and reassure investors looking for a predictable policy environment. Wilson Center Latin America Program Wilson Center Brazil Institute https://lnkd.in/ec48GpBq

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