In English Tras un largo periodo como uno de los estados con menor desarrollo socioeconómico de México, la administración del gobernador de Hidalgo, Omar Fayad, emitió una serie de políticas destinadas a revitalizar el crecimiento y transformar la actividad económica. A través de la colaboración público-privada, facilitando la inversión y enfocándose en los sectores estratégicos con…
In this Global Platform video, Omar Fayad, governor of Hidalgo, talks about the state’s economic diversification strategy, which has involved comprehensive legislative reform, the promotion of public-private partnerships and an expansion of its sources of foreign investment. The government of Hidalgo has worked to improve the business ecosystem by prioritising the digitalisation of administrative
– A growing awareness exists among universities of the need to work towards net zero – Two recent net-zero initiatives aim to create a network of climate-focused higher education institutions – Universities can take the lead in terms of best practice and generating research – Examples from around the world show different approaches to championing net zero Higher education institutions…
En Español Front and centre in the fight against Covid-19, the Mexican health care sector embraced digitalisation and adopted new strategies to redesign service offerings. This report covers the country’s preparedness factors, and focuses on the health care sector’s response strategy to the pandemic as well as the recovery trends being observed today. The health challenges faced in Mexico,…
In English Este informe abarca los factores de preparación del país y se centra en la estrategia de respuesta del sector sanitario a la pandemia, así como en las tendencias de recuperación que se observan en la actualidad. Los retos sanitarios a los que se enfrentó México, al igual que muchos mercados emergentes, dieron lugar a estrategias únicas de respuesta y recuperación trazadas por los…
– Leading insurers are moving to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions policies – Companies are increasingly turning their backs on coal in particular – Emerging markets are shifting to renewables, with potential to leapfrog fossil fuels As environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns become increasingly important in the corporate world, insurance companies are emerging as potentially…
– Variouscountries are turning towards geothermal energy – Kenya hopes to double capacity over the next five years – South-east Asian governments offer incentives to encourage investment – High drilling costs pose barrier to further development While solar and wind are the dominant segments in the transition to renewables, a number of emerging markets are looking to geothermal…
On strengthening power companies and cultivating a sustainable energy mix How are energy companies aligning their growth with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards? TANIAORTIZ: An energy company cannot endure nowadays without a clear ESG strategy. This is not only driven by investors’ concerns, but because the industry truly has an important environmental and social impact.…
En Español The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the need for companies in Mexico and further afield to invest in digital processes and tools to increase their competitiveness and respond to market demands more effectively. However, this focus on new technologies also translates into greater exposure to risk. As a result, cybersecurity is now a growing strategic priority for companies to preserve…
In English La pandemia de Covid-19 ha evidenciado la necesidad de que las empresas de México y de otros países inviertan en procesos y herramientas digitales para aumentar su competitividad y responder a las demandas del mercado con mayor eficacia. Sin embargo, este enfoque en las nuevas tecnologías también se traduce en una mayor exposición al riesgo. En consecuencia, la ciberseguridad es…
