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ERROR: type should be string, got "https://conexionintal.iadb.org?lang=en\nIntegration Ideas\nIntegration in Motion\nRegional Panorama\nCentral America and Mexico\nAndean Group\nInternational Scenario\nThe SME Space\nConnecting Voices\nReading Material on Integration\nNotable Publications\nBibliographical News\nTrade Thermometer\nAnalysis Column\nIntegration Blocs\nPacific Alliance\nAndean Community\nRegional And Global Overview\nImpact assessment.\nIntegration and Trade Sector\nINTAL Documentation Center\nBibliographic alert\nHome / Posts tagged \"aranceles\"\nLATINDIA: The future of cooperation between India and Latin America\nBy Federico Mazzella Ideas de Integración, Integration Ideas, n257, 0\nOver 30 esperts from India and Latin America analyze the future of cooperation between the two regions.\nRethinking the multilateral trading system\nBy Federico Mazzella Ideas de Integración, Integration Ideas, n256, Numero carta, 0\nTechno-Integration In Latin America\nBy Federico Mazzella Ideas de Integración, Integration Ideas, Issue number, n255, Numero carta, 0\nInstitutions, exponential trade and equality in the age of algorithms.\nThe WTO and governance of the international trading system\nBy Federico Mazzella Ideas de Integración, Integration Ideas, Issue number, n254, 0\nWhat is the best way to reconcile flexibility and predictability within international trade agreements? Between October and November 2017, a series of sessions was held on the WTO and its role in the governance of the international trading system in the run-up to the 9th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC11), which will take place in December in Buenos Aires.\nNanotechnology and Mercosur\nA new edition of Nanomercosur was held in Buenos Aires, where scientists, entrepreneurs and public officials presented the main trends in nanotechnology in the region and the world.\nThree Questions On The Future Of Work\nBy Federico Mazzella INTrivia, n252, 0\nBy Federico Mazzella Editorial, n252, 0\nReplaced by Robots?\nBy Federico Mazzella n252, Trade Thermometer, 0\nWhich jobs run the greatest risk of being made obsolete by automation?\nForeign Direct Investment and the Automotive Sector\nBy Federico Mazzella n252, Reading Material on Integration, Reviews, 0\nThe opportunities and challenges brought by the convergence of the digital economy, changes in mobility and consumption, regulation, and care for the environment.\nINTAL-LIB’s Recommended Readings\nBy Federico Mazzella n252, Notable Publications, Reading Material on Integration, 0\nRecent publications selected by our library that provide more information on the issues covered in this INTAL Connection.\nThe Future of Work in Latin American Integration 4.0\nBy Federico Mazzella Connecting Voices, n252, 0\nHow will exponential automation impact Latin America’s position in the global market and the diversification of its production structure? Will robotization destroy or displace jobs or will it create new, more sustainable ones? INTAL/IDB brought together experts and thought leaders to respond to these strategic questions.\nThe Importance of Soft Skills in SMEs\nBy Federico Mazzella Integration in Motion, n252, The SME Space, 0\nHaving employees with so-called hard skills is valuable because they find solutions to technical problems. However, crises or unexpected situations are solved through a combination of these and soft skills, which are related to emotions.\nThe European Union and Brazil Request New Agricultural Subsidy Regulations at the WTO\nBy Federico Mazzella Integration in Motion, International Scenario, n252, 0\nThe two countries are seeking fairer conditions for farmers, especially for the least developed countries, and are also focusing on food security issues.\nThe United States and China Conclude Comprehensive Economic Dialogue\nThe two countries met to review bilateral economic affairs and plan future agendas.\nPacific Alliance Creates Infrastructure Investment Fund\nBy Federico Mazzella Andean Group, Integration in Motion, n252, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe initiative will include support from the Inter-American Development Bank and CAF to improve physical connectivity in the region.\nPeru and Canada Adopt Trade Facilitation Measures\nThe two countries are seeking to simplify and streamline the entry and exit process for goods at customs facilities.\nBrazil Aspires to Announce MERCOSUR–EU Agreement in Late 2017\nBy Federico Mazzella Integration in Motion, n252, Regional Panorama, Southern Cone, 0\nAs pro-tempore president of the MERCOSUR, Brazil guaranteed that it would fast-track negotiations in the hope of presenting the agreement at the upcoming WTO conference.\nCentral America Signs Digital Governance Agreements with the Republic of Korea\nBy Federico Mazzella Central America and Mexico, Integration in Motion, n252, Regional Panorama, 0\nEight countries will receive training from Korea and will share their experiences. They are seeking to simplify public intervention formalities and make these more transparent.\nMexico Fast-Tracks Customs Flows Using New Technologies\nThe upgrading project includes technological development, digitization, infrastructure work, and new trade policy measures.\nCARICOM Discusses Rules of Origin to Stimulate Trade\nBy Federico Mazzella Caribbean, Integration in Motion, n252, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe Caribbean Community continues to strengthen its trade system with the aim of repositioning itself in the global economy.\nArgentina and Mexico Move Toward Expanding their Economic Complementarity Agreement\nBy Federico Mazzella America, Integration in Motion, n252, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe two countries are seeking to expand their export offer in the short term by breathing new life into negotiations.\nMERCOSUR Reaches Economic Complementarity Agreement with Colombia\nThe agreement increases each MERCOSUR member’s opportunities for trade with new markets.\nMore Energy Production for Regional Integration\nBy Federico Mazzella Inspiring Activities, n252, 0\nThe repowering of Argentina’s Embalse Nuclear Power Plant will extend its services for a further 30 years and increase its capacity by 5%. This building work aims to complement the growing demand for electrical energy in the region, maintain the share of nuclear power, and ensure the diversity of the energy matrix.\nIntegrating Logistics Chains to Become More Competitive\nThe COSIPLAN Network of Freight Logistics Experts is moving ahead with its work plan analyzing national projects to promote the development of integrated logistics systems.\nSustainable Targets\nINTAL/IDB and the Ministry of Modernization organized an event to discuss the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.\nThe president of Accenture Argentina, Sergio Kaufman, shared his vision of the future of work with IDB staff.\nAnalysis of the Chile–Uruguay FTA\nA next-generation agreement that strengthens production- and investment-related ties\nTrends in Negotiations on Agricultural Trade\nTwo years ago, the WTO Agreement on Agriculture was reformed, eliminating export subsidies for these goods, which were a source of serious distortions to trade. The relative dynamism of these markets has brought about positive changes in negotiations, albeit at the margins.\nThe Economy Is Connecting\nThis year, the Internet of Things will grow by 20% globally. This article examines the main applications for a technology that is still in its infancy and the industries where it is being used.\nWorkshop on Negotiations at the WTO\nThe preparatory workshop for the 11th Ministerial Conference took place at the headquarters of the World Economic Forum in Geneva.\nMERCOSUR–Pacific Alliance High-Level Dialogue\nThe meeting took place in the city of Mendoza in Argentina and sought to develop a positive integration agenda for the two regional blocs.\nRobotlution\nINTAL has launched a new publication on the future of employment. The study contains contributions from 40 international experts.\nTHINK TRACK MC11 — Call for papers and proposals for panel topics\nINTAL will hold a high-level academic conference on the global governance of international trade, in partnership with Argentina’s Ministry of Production and other high-profile organizations. The event will be part of the WTO’s MC11 and will take place on December 12, 2017, in Buenos Aires.\nMERCOSUR–Pacific Alliance Seminar\nThis seminar set out to examine a wide range of issues agreed on at the earlier Ministerial Meeting. It combined presentations by government officials from countries in each of the two blocs, experts, and private-sector representatives.\nBetween Ourselves\nThe shape of intraregional trade in Latin America and the Caribbean.\nFive Resources on Millennials\nThree Questions On Millennials\nThe Orange Economy in Latin America\nSome of the answers to the development challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean may lie in the hands of creatives, designers, artists, and entrepreneurs.\nBy Federico Mazzella Bibliographical News, n251, Reading Material on Integration, 0\nGreater Regional Integration is Needed to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.\nBy Federico Mazzella Impact Assessment, n251, Reading Material on Integration, 0\nWhat Should an Export Plan Contain?\nThere are numerous reasons why a firm might decide to sell its products on the international market. This is no easy task, and like any business initiative, it requires training and preparation to be a success.\nJapan and the European Union Sign an Economic Partnership Agreement\nThe two parties reached a broad scope agreement that will benefit European exports. In addition to tariff elimination, negotiators included clauses on worker, consumer, and environmental protection.\nPeru Negotiates a Free Trade Agreement with Australia\nThe two countries have expressed interest in formalizing an agreement in the short term, given the possibilities of opening up other markets through this connection between the two regions.\nChile and Indonesia Move Toward a Trade Agreement\nBoth countries would expand their export market if the agreement is formalized.\nArgentina and Chile Make Headway on Trade Liberalization Agreement\nThe two countries are continuing to make progress toward reaching a broad, innovative trade agreement. Authorities expect that the final draft of the text will be completed during the next round of negotiations.\nMERCOSUR: At Work on the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda\nThe bloc has been debating the steps it should take toward reducing poverty, improving food security, and protecting the environment.\nPanama Takes on Pro-Tempore Presidency of SICA\nA meeting of high-level government officials ended with an exchange of opinions with a view preparing a regional agenda for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.\nMexico and India Strengthen Political Dialogue\nThe two countries are still holding working meetings with a view to reaching trade agreements that will cover issues that include the space industry.\nCARICOM Seeks to Reposition Itself in the Global Arena\nAuthorities from regional economic blocs met with experts on international trade policy to debate the trade-related challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Caribbean.\nPeru and Chile Move Forward with Electrical Interconnection Project\nAuthorities from the two countries will evaluate the feasibility of an electrical interconnection plan. They will also look at interconnection with Argentina.\nPacific Alliance to Include Four New Associate States\nThe announcement came at the 12th Pacific Alliance Summit. The bloc is seeking to expand its markets and has established bilateral agreements that will connect it with the Asia-Pacific.\nProgress on Energy Integration in South America\nOne of the COSIPLAN priority projects for energy integration in Latin America and the Caribbean is due to be completed in 2018. The objective of these projects is to improve the distribution of energy generated by the hydroelectric power stations that Paraguay operates in partnership with Argentina and Brazil.\nSouth America to Implement 14 Integration Projects by 2022\nBy Federico Mazzella Inspiring Activities, n251, Numero carta, 0\nThe UNASUR’s South American Infrastructure and Planning Council (COSIPLAN) met in Uruguay to analyze integration infrastructure priorities.\nCollective Technology\nBy Federico Mazzella Ideas de Integración, Inspiring Activities, Integration Ideas, n251, 0\nA seminar on social innovation was held as part of the Inspira series of talks. It was attended by government officials and representatives from NGOs.\nThe New Potential of Lithium\nThe development of portable electronics has been putting pressure on the lithium battery industry. This article looks at the projects underway in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, which have the largest global reserves of the mineral.\nThe European Union’s Negotiations Activism\nThe EU’s recent agreements with Canada and Japan have put it at the forefront of the regionalization of global trade.\nMillennial Voices\nINTAL/IDB presented its study “The Millennial Beat. Generation Y in the Age of Integration 4.0. How Young Argentinians View Technology, the Future of Work, and Trade Ties with Latin America.”\nMERCOSUR-Pacific Alliance Seminar\nToward a Positive Agenda for Integration.\nThree Questions On Infrastructure\nFIVE RESOURCES ON FREIGHT LOGISTICS\nIntegrated Logistics\nParticipatory processes are starting to be used during the early stages of project planning for integration infrastructure, so as to respond to sectoral, economic, social, and environmental issues.\nDigital Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean\nThe internet is changing consumption patterns, the outlook for firms, and economic prospects in the region.\nGenerating Technological Knowledge to Build Competitiveness\nBy Federico Mazzella Impact assessment., n250, 0\nHow the accumulation of technological knowledge impacts the competitiveness of Latin America and the Caribbean.\nTransparency in Public Works\nIDB/INTAL’s Alejandra Radl and Ignacio Estévez presented a new information system on integration infrastructure in South America.\nAEO Certification: A Tool for Accessing New Markets?\nThose of us who work in the world of international trade know that we operate in a highly competitive market where the slightest gain in the time it takes to design, manufacture, or ship goods can be key to getting a buyer to choose our product.\nUN Seeks to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals\nThe United Nations has issued a global “call for action” to halt the effects of pollution on the marine ecosystem and mitigate the effects of climate change.\nEcuador Eliminates Surcharge on Imports\nThe measure was implemented in 2015 to try to mitigate the impact of plummeting oil prices.\nPeru Seeks to Negotiate Exports of Products to China\nPeru continues to seek new Asian markets and is negotiating the possibility of exporting new products to China.\nChile Modernizes Its Free-Trade Agreement with Canada\nSome 20 years after the agreement entered into force, the two countries have reformulated parts of it and added two new sections, one of which focuses on gender.\nArgentina and Brazil Spearhead SME Initiative at the WTO\nThe two countries have made progress on creating a group to promote small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in less-developed regions.\nArgentina Implements the Single Window for Foreign Trade Regime\nThe Argentine government has formally established a unit to fully implement this system, which will be led by the Secretariat of Commerce.\nProgress on Customs Union between Guatemala and Honduras\nThe joining of the two countries’ trade borders marks the creation of the first customs territory in the Americas.\nCARICOM Strengthens Relations with Argentina\nThe Caribbean Community celebrated 25 years of bilateral relations and the technical cooperation it receives from Argentina.\nMexico–Brazil Negotiations to Intensify Integration Continue\nThe two countries remain committed to forging closer, mutually beneficial ties.\nPacific Alliance Countries Begin Joint Trade Negotiations\nBy Federico Mazzella America, Integration in Motion, n250, Numero carta, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe bloc is seeking to create attractive internal markets so as to achieve greater international competitiveness that will benefit all members.\nMERCOSUR and Southern African Customs Union Strengthen Relations\nThe two blocs are seeking to consolidate trade through a preferential tariff system\nFinding Our Way Through the Border Labyrinth\nA recent Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) study that was presented at INTAL-LAB has made a significant contribution to our knowledge of trade facilitation. The event was attended by government authorities, specialist academics, and representatives from chambers of commerce.\nNew Challenges for the Public Sector\nA recent workshop focused on the skills that government officials and employees need to develop to keep up with technological change.\nRoad Corridor between the Atlantic and the Pacific\nFrom São Paulo in Brazil to the Chilean ports of Antofagasta and Mejillones, a new interconnected road system is being planned that will cover more than 3,000 kilometers and cross four countries.\nThe Agua Negra Binational Tunnel Is Becoming a Reality\nWork on the longest tunnel in Latin America is expected to be put out to tender in November 2018. This infrastructure project is one of the main ones currently being developed in South America and is part of the COSIPLAN Project Portfolio.\nHow Latin American Exports Are Reacting as Advanced Economies Recover\nDemand is evolving very differently in the United States and the European Union. What impact is this having on the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean?\nPhysical Connectivity as a Pillar of Integration\nThe UNASUR countries are continuing to work toward improving the physical integration of the region. At an annual exercise that was attended by authorities and technical teams from different relevant ministries, UNASUR members discussed progress on COSIPLAN priority projects and updated the project portfolio.\nNew Technologies Applied to Integrating Regional Infrastructure\nSouth American citizens can now access information on 581 regional infrastructure projects on the new COSIPLAN website.\nA preparatory workshop for the 11th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference was held in Geneva on May 31 and June 1, 2017, which INTAL helped organize.\n3 questions about INTAL connection 249\nFind out how do you know about Trade and Commerce!\nFive Resources On Synthetic Meat\nTechnoplanting\nNew technologies are being incorporated into agricultural production in Latin America and the Caribbean with increasing intensity.\nINTAL-LIB’s Recommended Reading\nThe Space Economy in Argentina\nOpportunities for productive innovation to sustainably improve competitiveness in an underexplored area.\nRobots and the Future of Work: Is Technological Unemployment on the Horizon?\nAs technologies take over the tasks traditionally performed by human labor, there is growing concern around the future of employment.\nSynthetic Meat: Innovation in the Age of Production 4.0\nAt the second event in the Discussion Series on Technological Prospects, researchers from INTA and INTAL and international experts shared their views on the challenges that synthetic meat poses in terms of technology, production, and trade.\nFrom Uruguay to the World Thanks to ConnectAmericas\nInternational Business Alliances (link in Spanish) applied in response to a business opportunity to sell Uruguayan products to the Costa Rican company Grupo Britt.\nSilk Road International Forum\nBy Federico Mazzella Integration in Motion, International Scenario, n249, Numero carta, 0\nChina has presented its plans to create trade corridors with Europe, Africa, and Latin America.\nBolivia Analyzes Alternative Zones\nBy Federico Mazzella Andean Group, Integration in Motion, n249, Numero carta, Regional Panorama, 0\nBolivia continues to seek access to the sea to improve trade. It is considering different alternatives, which include negotiations with Argentina and Paraguay.\nHonduras Strengthens Bilateral Trade with Peru\nBy Federico Mazzella Central America and Mexico, Integration in Motion, n249, Numero carta, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe main focus is on SMEs, which seek to export products with value added.\nSpecial Customs Treatment Is Approved in the Andean Community\nThe new mechanism seeks to facilitate and improve infrastructure in the region and improve the competitiveness of the private sector.\nChile Signs Agreements with China and Joins the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank\nAn official visit to China to take part in the Silk Road Forum led to the signing of agreements that the two countries had been negotiating.\nThe two South American countries are currently drafting an agreement with a view to formalizing it this year.\nMexico Seeks to Seal New Trade Agreements with Argentina and Brazil\nThe focus of negotiations is on expanding the supply of grains, which are essential to Mexico's trade in livestock products.\nASEAN and Pacific Alliance Strengthen Cooperation\nRepresentatives from the two blocs reiterated the importance of expanding ties with foreign partners.\nCosta Rica Uses Big Data to Combat Tax Evasion\nData mining determines the behavior pattern of companies that might be evading taxes.\nProgress on Customs Union between Honduras and Guatemala\nThe full implementation of the project will bring about an additional 1% annual growth in GDP.\nPanama Resumes Imports of Meat Products from Brazil\nThe government has lifted the disqualification of sanitary records for meat products from Brazil.\nMERCOSUR Makes Headway on Trade Negotiations with Japan\nThe bloc seeks to expand its trade ties with the world and renew its ties with one of the world’s largest economies.\nPacific Alliance Seeks to Strengthen Financial Integration\nBy Federico Mazzella America, Inspiring Activities, Integration in Motion, n249, Regional Panorama, 0\nMinisters of the economy and finance from PA member countries worked together to draft an action plan to consolidate the bloc’s economic and financial relations.\nTacna–La Paz: On the Road to Development\nThe Tacna–La Paz road corridor is one of the most important connections between Bolivia and Peru as it is the shortest, most direct route between the Bolivian capital and the city of Tacna.\nAgua Negra Tunnel: Integrating Regional Economies\nSecond Workshop on the Implementation Plan for the Agua Negra Binational Tunnel Territorial Integration Program.\nGlobal Meat Production: The Nutrition Transition and the Key Role of Emerging Countries\nThe growth in global meat production is linked to a strengthening of supply capacities in emerging countries, including some in Latin America.\nExports from Latin America and the Caribbean Have Grown for the First Time in Four Years\nA new IDB report stresses that the value of exports grew at a year-on-year rate of 17% in the first quarter of 2017.\nThe Recent Dynamics of the Global Meat Trade\nInternational trade in meat products has grown in recent years.\nAn Industry Takes Shape\n3D printing is on the rise, as are industrial applications of it. Last year, the total turnover for the industry was US$13.2 billion.\nTechnology for Financial Inclusion\nThe FinTech industry is on the rise in Latin America. The main local players and new products.\nNew Food 4.0\nSynthetic meat production is being put forward as an alternative to traditional livestock farming. A seminar organized by INTA and INTAL looked at what the process entails and the challenges ahead.\n5 recursos sobre eco integración\nBy Federico Mazzella Impact Assessment, n248, 0\nINTAL-LIB recommends readings\nThese are the publications selected by our library to find out more about the topics of this issue of INTAL Connection.\nInfographics on 581 Integration Projects\nThe Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (INTAL), in its role as the Technical Secretariat for COSIPLAN, has presented an infographic summary of the nearly 600 integration projects in South America.\nGreen Barriers\nA dynamic infographic for examining the relationship between trade and the environment.\nThree questions about ECO INTEGRATION\n¡Descubre cuánto sabes sobre integración y comercio!\nOverview and opportunities for equitable development in the region.\nNatural Capital and the Sustainability of Development\nKey issues and prospects for a sustainability-based research agenda.\nToward an Integral Ecology\nSpeakers at the presentation of INTAL’s new publication, Eco-Integration in Latin America, pointed to the importance of tackling the consequences of climate change as part of the integration process in Latin America and the Caribbean.\nHow to Conquer the Asian Market\nA webinar created by the ConnectAmericas team focuses on exporting to Asian markets and includes specific examples and success stories.\nDebates on Regional Trade Agreements at the WTO\nWTO members are seeking to adapt rules and regulations to the new realities of trade.\nChina Increases Petroleum Imports from Brazil, the USA, and Canada\nThis year, the Asian giant is on its way to outstripping the United States as the world’s largest oil consumer.\nSigning of the Protocol of Cooperation and Intra-MERCOSUR Investment Facilitation\nThe aim of the document is to create a space for investment within the bloc and increase guarantees for local and foreign investors.\nMexico Updates Its Trade Agreement with the European Union\nThe third round of negotiations for the modernization of the free trade agreement between Mexico and the European Union has concluded.\nThe Caribbean Community Steps up the Struggle against Climate Change\nThe Caribbean Community Steps up the Struggle against Climate Change.\nHigh-Level Dialogue Brings Together Countries from Asia and the Pacific Alliance\nThe Pacific Alliance is seeking to expand its economic relations through free trade agreements.\nNew Roadmap for MERCOSUR–Pacific Alliance Convergence\nThe two blocs held a much-anticipated meeting and agreed on the importance of integrating with one another given the current context of international uncertainty.\nArgentina and Mexico Seek to Expand Existing Agreements\nMexico’s deputy minister of foreign trade evaluates the negotiations that are currently underway with Argentina.\nAgreements to Expand Colombia’s Trade in Manufactures with Argentina and Brazil\nNegotiations between MERCOSUR countries and the Pacific Alliance will open up regional manufactures markets\nBelgrano Freight Railway Will Reduce Logistical Costs in the North of Argentina\nInvestment in this railway is hoped will quadruple the volume of freight currently transported and boost regional economies, connecting them with the rest of the world through the ports on the Paraguay–Paraná Waterway.\nArgentina Takes on the Pro-Tempore Presidency of COSIPLAN and Expresses Its Commitment to Deepening Regional Integration\nRogelio Frigerio, Argentina’s minister of the interior, public works, and housing, inaugurated activities for 2017 in his role as pro-tempore president of UNASUR’s COSIPLAN. He drew attention to planning and the implementation of infrastructure as a necessary condition for development and integration in the region.\nHow Can the Efficiency of Latin America’s Integration Process Be Improved in the New Global Context?\nA High-Level Dialogue at INTAL-LAB marks the start of a process of reflection in the run-up to the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference and the next G20 Summit.\nThe MERCOSUR Establishes Permanent Coordination Platform to Focus on Innovation and Trade\nThe director of IDB/INTAL presented the MERCOSUR Futures report to the bloc’s new Ministerial Council.\nMexico: Opportunities for the Latin American Agriculture Sector?\nAgricultural trade between Mexico and some South American countries is one of the missing links in Latin American integration.\nPolicies with the Wind behind Them\nCountries in Latin America are diversifying their energy matrix and seeking to develop their wind power capacity.\nThe Environmental Impact of Free Trade Agreements\nCan trade agreements help reduce pollution through the adoption of best practices?\nSustainable Global Value Chains\nWhat trade incentives promote good environmental practices?\nGovernance and the Environment\nStrengthening environmental governance in Latin America and the Caribbean: a look at the main challenges to improving environmental performance.\nECO-INTEGRATION\nINTAL has presented a new publication in which 30 global experts put forward ideas on inclusive sustainable development, inspired by the papal encyclical Laudato Si’.\nSmall-Scale Producers: The Challenge Is Technological\nSmall-scale producers from the MERCOSUR account for 5 million of the region’s agricultural establishments and supply most of its basic food basket. How can they use ICTs to improve access to financing, production, and logistics?\n5 resources about MERCOSUR\nThree questions about MERCOSUR\nTest your knowledge on integration and trade!\nDiscover Latin America’s main trade partners.\nSouth American Connectivity in 31 Projects\nThe Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (INTAL), in its role as the Technical Secretariat for COSIPLAN, has presented a new publication on high-impact projects for the physical integration and socio-economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean.\nWhat are the possible outcomes of the impact of technology on employment?\nThe Role of Public Banking in Development\nHow can national development banks contribute to financing and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals?\nNew Directions in Regional Integration\nVideo summary of the MERCOSUR Futures international colloquium.\nThe Growth of Argentinian SMEs from outside the City of Buenos Aires\nThe operation of the ProCórdoba Agency and success stories from this province.\nArgentina and Spain Sign Cooperation Agreements\nThe two countries renewed their bilateral relations and committed to working together on various issues related to trade and investment.\nForeign Ministers Discuss Agreement with the European Union\nThe Southern Common Market is seeking to consolidate its internal structures with a view to integrating better into global trade, especially through trade agreements with other blocs.\nThe MERCOSUR Makes Headway on an Agreement with South Korea\nThe two parties have reached the end of their analysis periods and are moving toward the formalization of a trade agreement.\nPeru Seeks a Trade Agreement with India\nBetween January and December 2016, Peru’s exports to India grew by 37.4% in comparison with the same period during the previous year. This trend is expected to continue.\nProgress toward the Implementation of Authorized Economic Operators\nCustoms authorities have approved an ID system for companies that benefit them during trade with other countries within the bloc.\nMexico and Argentina Agreed to Boost Free Trade\nArgentina is Mexico’s fourth-largest trade partner in Latin America and the Caribbean and the 22nd-largest at the global level.\nCARICOM Seeks to Establish a Full Common Market\nTourism and the movement of goods were identified as the keys to development during the next stage, according to the last meeting of the CARICOM representatives.\nWTO: Trade Facilitation Agreement Enters into Force\nThe decision will benefit global trade and it is hoped that countries that have not yet signed the agreement will do so soon.\nPacific Alliance to Negotiate with Asia\nThe PA countries are seeking an alternative agreement to guarantee integration and trade development.\nNew Port in Peru to Improve Regional Economic Integration\nThe new port at Yurimaguas will strengthen the economic and social integration of Peru’s coastal and mountain regions and will facilitate trade with Brazil along the River Amazon.\n2017: A Year of Change: Toward a New Vision of Regional Integration?\nOnce again, the INTAL/Latinobarómetro Alliance will be finding out how the citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean view major issues.\nCivil Society’s Contributions to Infrastructure in South America\nHow citizen consultation processes work for large physical connectivity projects in the region.\nWhat Does Recovery of Commodity Prices Depend on?\nIn 2016, the downward trend that had predominated among commodity prices since late 2014 began to level off. Which factors determined this shift?\nRIDING THE GLOBAL MARKET\nSoftware companies from Latin America and the Caribbean are seeking to become exporters.\nNew regulations on Trade-Related Intellectual Property\nThe Amendment of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) became effective.\nAGRICULTURAL INTEGRATION\nAlejandro Ramos Martínez, integration and trade specialist at IDB/INTAL, and Fernando Vilella, director of the Department of Bioeconomics, Public Policies, and Prospectives at the University of Buenos Aires’ School of Agronomy, argue in MERCOSUR Futures how agricultural integration can leverage a competitive integration into global markets.\nEnvironmental tax policy\nFernando Lorenzo, director of Uruguay’s Center for Economic Research (CINVE), argues in MERCOSUR Futures that the challenges of climate change need to be integrated into the design of common development strategies.\nHow to strengthen intraregional trade?\nÁlvaro Ons, Uruguay’s secretary of productive transformation and competitiveness, puts forward in MERCOSUR Futures an agenda of feasible short-term initiatives to bring credibility to intraregional trade.\nMERCOSUR’s Futures\nWhat is the future of MERCOSUR? A special publication was presented at INTAL-LAB. 25 years after the creation of the bloc, this report seeks to understand the new global challenges faced by integration and to establish a basis for a smart regionalism.\nThe State of the Network\nMore and more people in Latin America and the Caribbean are using broadband mobile internet, but disparities between countries persist.\nE-Commerce and the Factors Affecting Its Development\nE-commerce in Latin America: The Regulatory Gap\nValue global chains and products exportation of natural resources\nWorld employment and social outlook: trends 2017\nAgro-industry evaluation between Mercosur and Pacific Alliance\nNew Functionalities in the COSIPLAN Project Information System\nIn its role as the Secretariat for COSIPLAN, The Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (INTAL) has redesigned the Project Information System (SIP) platform, which receives over 68,000 visits a year.\nThe Potential of Digital Trade\nInterviews with the presenters at the INTAL Annual Colloquium: Integration 4.0.\nThis Alert disseminates information about the documents registered in the INTAL Lib databases, highlighting some publications, and providing links to newsletters and open access journals. Click here to access all the information aquí\n5 resources about e-commerce\nE-commerce in Latin America.\nThree question about E-Commerce\nArgentina and Brazil Sign Cooperation Agreement\nThe two countries are seeking to strengthen their economies and put the period of stagnation behind them by playing a greater part in the international economy.\nAgreement between MERCOSUR and the European Free Trade Association\nThe two blocs have concluded negotiations and have announced their intention to formalize a trade agreement.\nThe Reinvention of Digital Technology\nDespite the exponential leaps that digital technology has made, it has only recently started to truly penetrate industries.\nInvestment Facilitation: How Far Do Public Policies Go?\nNational and International Strategies to Facilitate Investment Flows.\n2016 Overview: COSIPLAN Project Portfolio\nA new publication has been released as part of INTAL’s role as the Technical Secretariat for COSIPLAN. It is part of the process of achieving physical integration and social and economic development for South Americans by planning and implementing infrastructure projects.\nCARICOM Negotiates Access to Products with Cuba\nThe agreement between the Caribbean regional bloc and Cuba will benefit a range of economic sectors, notably tourism.\nPacific Alliance Moves toward Integration through the Digital Economy\nThe block continues to implement actions to develop trade technology. Chile calls on other members to leverage e-commerce.\nNew Free Trade Zones Approved in Nicaragua\nBy Federico Mazzella Central America and Mexico, n246, Regional Panorama, 0\nCompanies say there will be new investments and a major opening up of the labor market.\nDebate on Customs Transit in Latin America\nBy Federico Mazzella America, n246, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe region is seeking to sign agreements that will lead to the regulation and facilitation of customs activities.\nCELAC Heads of States Meet for 5th Summit\nThe countries of Latin America championed joint efforts and cooperation to tackle their common problems.\nRegional Freight Logistics: A Challenge for Uruguay\nUruguay is seeking to position rail transportation as an attractive alternative for regional freight carriers. The rail connectivity it is developing will keep step with the country’s growing needs.\nINTAL-LIB Relaunches Its Digital Platform with a New Look\nIn recent months, INTAL LIB has been undergoing a transformation to put its wealth of knowledge in the hands of more users in Latin America and the world.\nThe Evolution of Trade: From Barter to Mobile Commerce\nIn ancient times, trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another. Prehistoric humans traded animal skins or services for food. Over time, coins and currencies began to emerge.\nThe WTO’s Work on E-Commerce\nThe World Trade Organization has been working intensely to encourage and promote e-commerce. This article discusses the progress it has made and the challenges it is facing.\nRegional Workshop on E-Commerce and Development\nHow new trade technologies can contribute to the region's development and what public policymakers can do to provide incentives to increase trade flows.\nBy Federico Mazzella Download PDF, n244, 0\nINtrivia 245\nThree questions about infraestructure.\nInvesting in Integration\nFor the first time, transportation, energy, and communications projects are shaping a network of connectivity in South America that will bring countries together and strengthen the region’s international integration.\nInformation system for transparency in public works\nThis technology platform demonstrates that transparency in public works is possible and is a reality of life in South America today.\nOpportunities in the Renewable Energy Value Chain\nHow local industries, especially SMEs, can leverage new forms of energy to create jobs.\nEthics and Economics: A High-Level Dialogue on the Road to G20/2018\nWith a view to next year, when Argentina will host the G20 meeting, experts discussed the main issues for the regional and global integration from a social perspective.\nExport Diversification and Market Access: Recent Experiences\nLast December 13th took place the IV Foreign Trade Forum “Uruguay faces the Pacific”. The activity gathered private sector, academic and government representatives, as well as experts in trade negotiations processes with China.\n5 progress about integration projects\nBy Federico Mazzella n245, Reading Material on Integration, 0\nInfrastructure for Integration\nThrough COSIPLAN, which INTAL functions as the technical secretariat for, South America is making headway on its commitment to transparency around high-impact infrastructure for development.\nParaguay and the United States Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties\nBy Federico Mazzella n245, Southern Cone, 0\nThe TIFA will foster private investment, promote growth, improve technology, and deepen sustainable economic development.\nUruguay and Russia to Work on a Strategic Cooperation Plan\nThe Russian government has proposed that Uruguay sign (link in Spanish) a “strategic plan” in pursuit of greater cooperation in various areas.\nStrengthening Border Integration, Customs, and Immigration\nOfficials from Argentina and Chile held a series of meetings to strengthen relations and regional integration processes.\nThe Global State of Innovation\nThe annual global ranking of innovation capacities and outcomes.\nThe United States Files Complaint against Chinese Subsidies at the WTO\nBy Federico Mazzella International Scenario, n245, 0\nThis ongoing dispute at the WTO is over subsidies to Chinese aluminum producers.\nThe Global Economy and Job Vulnerability\nCountries are facing the twofold challenge of repairing the damage caused by the financial crisis and creating employment opportunities.\nCOSIPLAN Activities: 2016 in Review\nA new publication has been released as part of INTAL’s work as the Technical Secretariat for COSIPLAN/IIRSA with a focus on the results achieved by COSIPLAN’s work areas in 2016.\nCARICOM Reforms Seek Consolidation\nBy Federico Mazzella Caribbean, n245, 0\nThe region’s leaders emphasized that 2017 would be a key year for consolidating reform within the Caribbean Community.\nFree Trade Agreement Now in Force between Peru and Honduras\nBy Federico Mazzella Andean Group, n245, 0\nThe formalization of the agreement between the two countries will imply major alternatives to foreign trade and advantages for local firms.\nTrade Agreement between Ecuador and the European Union Enters into Force\nThe agreement opens up the EU market for almost all Ecuadorian export products.\nSupport for the Central American Digital Trade Platform\nBy Federico Mazzella Central America and Mexico, n245, 0\nThis initiative is part of the Central American Trade Facilitation and Competitiveness Strategy (EFCC) and is supported by the European Union.\nCosta Rica Takes on Pro-Tempore Presidency of SICA\nThe country follows Nicaragua as temporary leader of the regional bloc.\nFreight Transportation and Logistics Training\nMore than 90 government officials took part in COSIPLAN’s online course and said how valuable it was for them to have access to a regional program that allows them to expand their knowledge and exchange ideas and experiences.\nLATIN AMERICA IN SYNC WITH THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS\nThe United Nations’ development agenda is in line with Latin Americans’ views and opinions\nArgentina and Chile to Seek a MERCOSUR-Pacific Alliance Meeting\nThe two countries have defined their strategies and working agendas for addressing the convergence of the two blocs.\nProgress toward Electricity Interconnection in the Region\nThis is a major milestone on the road to electrical integration.\nDisruptive Technologies to Fight Climate Change\nThe latest technological advances that could play a fundamental role in protecting the environment.\nProjects That Bring South Americans Together\nCOSIPLAN plans and implements infrastructure projects to improve physical integration and economic and social development for South Americans.\nInformation Technologies and Regional Connectivity\nNew tools and modern technology platforms are contributing to spreading COSIPLAN’s mission of achieving a better connected and more integrated South America.\nLatin American’s Views on Equality\nThe public opinion survey of more than 20,000 citizens in 18 Latin American countries carried out by the INTAL/Latinobarómetro partnership revealed that social issues are the number one demand in the region.\nCollective intelligence on integration and trade\nINTAL developed this interactive tool that explores the issues addressed in 2016, establishing connections and providing a detailed overview of the global and regional agenda.\nHow much do you know about trade and integration? ¡Find the answers in INTrivia!\n5 resources on equality on Latin America\nBy Federico Mazzella n244, Nodo i+i, 0\nEmissions permit trading in practice\nAn initiative to help countries and interested parties to achieve sustainable objectives in the fight against climate change\nVolpe Martincus, Christian. 2016. Out of the border labyrinth : an assessment of trade facilitation initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Washington: BID.\nBy Federico Mazzella n244, Notable Publications, 0\nThe fracture\nThe voices of the experts who presented the book The Fracture. The Quest for Social Equality in Latin America, Past and Present (links in Spanish).\nOpinions from the main speakers at the presentation of the Trade and Integration Monitor 2016 (link in Spanish).\nA look back at INTAL’s year: how we inspired collective intelligence and cocreated knowledge on the ways that new technologies are impacting integration processes (link in Spanish)\nLegal instruments of integration (iji) observatory\nOverview of regional trade negotiations and agreements. For news and to learn more about the progress made on trade agreements and negotiations, visit the Legal Instruments of Integration Observatory (IJI).\nA visualization that shows the factors that drove the improvement in social equity of the region.\nDisaster risk management at COSIPLAN\nTwo new publications have been launched as part of INTAL’s work as the Technical Secretariat for COSIPLAN/IIRSA’s work on disaster risk management\nComplementary relations with china\nAn exclusive report from the research team at ConnectAmericas argues that Latin America is a solution to China’s limited natural resources.\nCaribbean states consolidate their bilateral ties\nThe Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), June Soomer, made an official visit to Cuba, in which it was agreed the development, next March in Havana, of the XXII Ordinary Council of Ministers of the organization.\nArgentina and Vietnam strengthen trade relations\nThe two countries held their seventh meeting under the umbrella of the bilateral consultations agreement that has been in force since 2001\nThe IDB is to finance the agua negra cross-border tunnel\nThis investment will enable progress on the road infrastructure megaproject between Argentina and Chile\nAndean community approves use of electronic andean migration card\nThe member countries of the Andean Community will gradually update their immigration systems. Peru has already successfully done so.\nTrade Trend Estimates in Latin America and the Caribbean\nA new report describes possible scenarios for trade dynamics in the region, which vary at the subregional level\nA new book published by INTAL and FCE analyzes the historic roots of inequality in Latin America and puts forward creative ideas for moving toward greater social inclusion.\nHonduras and guatemala integrate customs facilities\nThe two countries opened a new border crossing as part of their intention to form a customs union\nPanama opens a new free trade zone\nThe project will be a source of employment in the region once the anticipated investments materialize\nUnasur to create a dispute settlement center\nThe initiative is the outcome of an investment-related decision by the bloc’s heads of state\nStreamlining the single window system\nThe main aim of this initiative is the electronic exchange of information on foreign trade transactions, in line with international standards.\nInnovation and the new production paradigm\nAcademics, government officials, and members of international organizations and Latin American and global NGOs analyzed the current state of affairs for science and technology and their impact on labor markets.\nRenewed commitment to infrastructure integration\nThe delegates from the countries of South America to COSIPLAN met online to agree on the 2017 Work Plan. As the secretariat for the CCT, INTAL will support the implementation of the activities the countries decide to prioritize.\nRegional exports and the downshift in global trade\nThe Trade and Integration Monitor 2016 analyzes different aspects of the downshift in global trade and the effects that this is having on the region.\nMERCOSUR: The state of affairs and future prospects\nThe MERCOSUR Report No. 21 analyzes the macroeconomic outlook for the MERCOSUR and member countries’ trade and investment flows, as well as the main features of the bloc’s internal and external agenda.\nLatin America and China: New Paths, New Approaches Needed\nINTAL participated in an international conference in Chile with experts from the region and China where the future of the relationship with the Asian giant was discussed.\nExperts share their perspectives on law and sustainable development.\nThe Domino Effect of the Panama Canal Expansion Project\nHow much do you know about regional integration and trade? Find all the answers here at INTrivia.\n5 Resources about INTAL-Latinobarómetro\nOverview of regional trade negotiations and agreements. The IJI is an analytical compilation of regulatory texts, commentaries, and follow-up on legal commitments and developments concerning the various integration processes taking place in Latin America and the Caribbean. For news and to learn more about recent progress on trade agreements and negotiations, visit IJI.\nThe display shows the international agreements that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have reached with partners from within the region and beyond it. These include free trade agreements, economic or physical integration agreements, cooperation agreements, and partial scope agreements.\nPerspectivas económicas de América Latina 2017: juventud, competencias y emprendimiento. 2016. París: OCDE; CAF; CEPAL.\nInforme MERCOSUR No 21 (2015-2016) Segundo semestre 2015 – Primer semestre 2016\nBeyond commodities: the growth challenge of Latin America and the Caribbean. Washington: BM.\nAccess to medicines and incentives for innovation: the balance struck in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on intellectual property (patent and data exclusivity) protection for pharmaceutical products. Washington: CEPAL.\nTrade and Integration Monitor 2016\nThis latest report, Downshifting, argues that a dramatic shift is needed in the region’s international integration policies if they are to adapt to the changing pace of globalization.\nRobots and Industrialization in Developing Countries\nWhat global challenges must we face up to if we are to prevent inequality from growing as a consequence of job loss?\nSummit of APEC Forum Leaders\nLeaders of the Asia-Pacific Forum reasserted their commitment to keeping their markets open.\nCOP22: Emphasis on the Role of Trade in the Fight against Climate Change\nThe Climate Summit in Morocco highlighted the role of the trade in goods and services to stimulate investment.\nPeru and Colombia Promote the Development of a Common Border\nThe project aims to address the challenges of the border area and assess progress toward implementing common projects.\nEcuador Signs Trade Agreement with the European Union\nEcuador has joined the free trade agreement that Colombia and Peru are already party to.\nBolivia and Peru Make Progress Toward the Bi-oceanic Train\nIn an attempt to fast-track the start of the project, the two countries committed to holding periodic meetings.\nMexico and Chile Sign Electronic Certification Agreement\nRepresentatives from the two countries signed the agreement to streamline commercial transactions and make them more transparent.\nUruguay and Korea Foster Private-Sector Relationships\nThe two countries are seeking to consolidate economic relations and have planned joint activities for 2017.\nArgentina and the United States Begin Economic Dialogue\nThe two countries are following up on the work plan that was started during Barack Obama’s visit to Argentina in March 2016.\nBrazil Files WTO Complaint against the United States over Steel\nProblems in the steel sector have affected trade flows.\nBrazil and Portugal Work toward a MERCOSUR–European Union Agreement\nThe two countries expressed their commitment to fostering negotiations between the two blocs.\nFTA Negotiations with Korea Continue\nThe agreement is expected to be made official in the coming months.\nCARICOM Agrees on a Common Regulatory System for the Healthcare Sector\nCARICOM ministers have endorsed a roadmap for the implementation of the Caribbean Regulatory System for Medicine (CRS).\nBolivia Garners Support to Become Full MERCOSUR Member\nUruguay’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed Bolivia’s protocol of accession to become a full member of the MERCOSUR.\nChina Breathes Fresh Life into Its Relations with Latin America\nThe third Chinese presidential tour to Latin America was an opportunity for China to emphasize its commitment to the region and consolidate bilateral relations.\nBasic Roads and Quality of Rural Life\nThe 1st Latin American Course/Workshop on Road Surfaces and Basic Roads shared innovative, low-cost solutions for improving the conditions of unpaved roads.\nInternational Conference: The Role of Institutions in Development\nSpecialists shared the results of research that analyzes the interplay between law and sustainable development from a multidisciplinary approach.\nDemand Solutions: Technology, Public Health, and Empowering Women\nThe IDB’s Demand Solutions event took place in Buenos Aires this year. Entrepreneurs shared ideas to improve lives through solutions that promote access to drinking water, sanitation, and better nutrition.\nThe Hundred Projects to Enhance the Agua Negra Binational Tunnel\nGovernment officials from Argentina and Chile discuss the region’s experience of drafting the Territorial Integration Program that will facilitate the construction of this new link between the two countries.\nThe Impact of Trade Agreements with China on Innovation\nIn recent years, several countries have signed free trade agreements with China which have included specific causes on technological transfer. What impact have these agreements had? This article presents the main points of an ongoing research project.\nThe Challenge of Closing the Infrastructure Gap\nHow many of us are willing to pay taxes or take on credit to improve logistics costs in Latin America and the Caribbean?\nSupport for Foreign Investment in Latin America\nSome 71% of Latin Americans say that foreign capital is beneficial for local economies.\nTHE DNA OF INTEGRATION\nAfter partnering to carry out 20,000 exclusive surveys in 18 countries in the region, INTAL and Latinobarómetro have created an overview of economic, political, technological, social, and environmental integration.\n5 resources about Innovation\n5 resources about Innovation that inspire on new trends in integration and exponential technologies.\nRegional Integration 4.0 in the words of the experts\nExclusive interviews with the main speakers of the Regional Integration 4.0. conference.\nInforme sobre el Comercio Mundial 2016 : igualdad de condiciones para el comercio de las PYMES = World Trade Report 2016 : levelling the trading field for SMEs. 2016. Ginebra: OMC.\nMáttar, Jorge y Cuervo, Mauricio. 2016. Planificación y prospectiva para la construcción de futuro en América Latina y el Caribe : textos seleccionados 2013-2016. Santiago de Chile: CEPAL.\nPreparing for the future of artificial intelligence. 2016. Washington: United States. Goverment\nMacroeconomics and Trade: The Region’s New Challenges\nA World Bank report analyzes the short- and medium-term prospects for economic development in the region on the basis of changes in the macroeconomy and trade.\nFinancial Integration in the Pacific Alliance\nThe challenges ahead and an action program for the optimization of the bloc.\nThe deluge of data that comes from our interconnectedness is providing us with new tools to increase productivity.\nFive Factors That Make the Chinese Market Attractive\nAccording to an exclusive document drafted by ConnectAmericas, China’s role in global business has been rising steadily in recent decades. This constitutes an enormous opportunity for products and services from Latin America and the Caribbean.\nUruguay Consolidates Trade and Cooperation Agreements with China\nThe two countries signed various agreements during the Uruguayan president’s two-week tour of China.\nArgentina and Chile Make Progress on the Construction of the Agua Negra Tunnel\nThis infrastructure project aims to become an alternative form of connectivity between the two countries and to foster production potential and service generation in the region it covers.\nUruguay and Chile Sign a Free Trade Agreement\nThe agreement was described as “next generation” because of the new issues it includes.\nPanama and the CARICOM Countries Sign an Immigration Information Exchange Agreement\nThe mechanism will contribute to strengthening the security system and data exchanges among members.\nColombia Starts Dialogue on Free Trade Agreement with China\nChina already has free trade agreements with Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica. Colombia is making headway on negotiations.\nPacific Alliance Promotes Trade with India\nThe regional bloc made up of Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico continues to actively seek out new trade partners.\nMexico Expands Its Economic Complementarity Agreement with Brazil\nThe two countries have continued the trade negotiations they began at the end of 2015 around tariff expansions within their bilateral agreement.\nG20 Summit: Agreements to Reactivate Growth\nThose present also decided on initiatives for the fight against climate change, terrorism, and the refugee crisis.\n10th LAC-China Business Summit\nSome 1,500 businesspeople, diplomats, and government officials from China and LAC took part, making this the best-attended event in the summit’s history.\nThe Ratification Threshold for the Paris Agreement Has Been Achieved\nThe climate change agreement that was reached in December 2015 will be made official at the next UNFCCC conference.\nWidespread Support for Regional Integration in Latin America\nINTAL and Latinobarómetro have launched a partnership to monitor citizens’ opinions on issues that are fundamental to public policies.\nAs part of the joint training initiative organized by IDB/INTAL and the WTO, a course on e-commerce and its role in development was held in Asunción.\nThe Winner of the INTALENT Competition Attends Demand Solutions\nThe winning project from INTAL and MIT’s competition for creative industry start-ups traveled to Washington to take part in Demand Solutions, a megaconference for entrepreneurs. The company’s director tells us all about the experience.\nCOSIPLAN’s work demonstrates how technology can provide support for public policy–related decision making, the planning of infrastructure works, and prioritizing investment. A new video explains the initiative.\nBehavioral Economics and International Trade\nINTAL’s annual flagship event included a panel on the study of the best incentives for fostering cooperation and trade.\nNew Technologies and the Future of Employment\nThe experts who took part in the INTAL conference held parallel workshops with representatives from the public sector and academia.\nRegional Integration 4.0\nGlobal experts took part in INTAL’s annual flagship conference. The focuses this year were big data, behavioral economics, and export diversification.\nNew Trends in Trade Agreements in Latin America and the Caribbean\nBy Federico Mazzella n241, 0\nIDB open online course on e-learning platform edx.org, starts on 25th. October and lasts six weeks.\n5 Resources about Internet of Things\nThe Sharing Economy in Latin America\nThe sharing economy can optimize resources, create employment, and contribute to developing the use of new technologies.\nWorld Economic Forum Annual Report 2015–2016\nLeadership and building agendas for transformation form part of this analysis of the current global state of affairs and the challenges the world is facing.\nOverview of regional trade negotiations and agreements. The IJI is an analytically oriented compilation of regulatory texts, commentaries, and follow-up on legal commitments and developments concerning the various integration processes taking place in Latin America and the Caribbean. For news and to learn more about the progress made on trade agreements and negotiations, visit IJI.\nFreight Logistics as a Pillar of Integration\nA network of experts, a course, the prospects of a strategic logistics chain and optimizing sectoral connections are some of the synergies between integration software and hardware.\nThe Agua Negra Binational Tunnel: A Strategic Program\nThis binational program is the result of work by Argentina and Chile to integrate their borders through infrastructure while taking into account social, economic, and environmental factors so as to strengthen the areas in question.\nChinese Imports Increase after a Two-Year Slump\nCombined with the slowing of the downturn in exports, this puts one of the world’s largest economies in a more balanced position.\n3D Printers Are Turning Up the Heat On Traditional Forms of Trade and Manufacturing.\nRapprochements between the MERCOSUR and the European Union\nGovernment officials analyze possible agreements between the two blocs and resume negotiations.\nPARAGUAYAN BEEF TO BE SOLD IN SWITZERLAND\nParaguay will be exporting gourmet-quality products to Switzerland.\nChile and China Make Headway on Electronic Certificates of Origin\nThe two countries are continuing to hold working sessions with a view to implementing the system in the short term.\nChile Seeks to Boost Pacific Alliance Trade\nThe PA is hoping to expand its global presence and extend its ties with the international economy.\nArgentine Biodiesel Benefits from a European Court Ruling\nFollowing several disputes with the European Union, there has been a significant step forward in favor of Argentina.\nArgentina Makes Headway on the Single Window for Foreign Trade System\nThe initiative is part of a plan to promote intraregional trade facilitation.\nThose present also decided on actions in relation to the fight against climate change, terrorism, and the refugee crisis.\nWomen Are Leading the Social Networking Revolution\nDifferent studies show that women use social networking sites more than men and spend more time on them.\nPeru Promotes Border Integration\nGovernment officials announced that binational cabinet meetings would be held with the governments of Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia in order to tackle border integration issues.\nEcuador and Japan Sign Treaty on Natural Disasters\nThe two countries are seeking to bolster economic relations. Japan is contributing to relief efforts following the earthquake in the Ecuadorian province of Manabí.\nInvestment in the Fight against Climate Change\nAn agreement will provide US$33 million in financing for sustainable infrastructure projects in the Caribbean region.\nProgress on Electrical Integration with Mexico\nMexico’s SIEPAC Interconnection Commission met for the first time since being established.\nPanama to Promote Sea Transportation\nShort-distance routes for increased integration in Mesoamerica.\nPacific Alliance Implements Venture Capital Fund\nBy Federico Mazzella Integration in Motion, n241, Regional Panorama, 0\nThe mechanism will have resources of up to US$80 million for financing initiatives among SMEs in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Chile\nWinners of the INTALENT Competition Take Part in MIT Innovators Under 35\nThe award-winning projects from the creative industries competition organized by INTAL and MIT took part in another high-profile competition for innovators in Latin America and the Caribbean.\nRegional Workshop in Services Agreement (TiSA)\nBetween September 7 and 9, 2016, INTAL held a Regional Workshop on the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) and the Negative List Approach to Services and Investment Liberalization, in partnership with the IDB’s Integration and Trade Sector and CARICOM’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTM). The workshop took place in Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados.\nAdditive Manufacturing: A New Revolution\nThe current state of 3D printing worldwide and in Latin America and the Caribbean. How the spread of this technology may impact industries and services.\nINN-TEGRATION WITH DOUBLE N AS INNOVATION\nINTAL’s annual flagship event, Regional Integration 4.0, took place on October 5, 2016, and included a special panel on the transformation of production patterns.\nDo It Yourself 4D Printing and Trade\nHow digital manufacturing and the Internet of Things can change integration and the way we do trade.\nFinancing for Road Infrastructure Projects\nThe Caribbean is seeking to mitigate the effects of natural disasters on transportation and roads.\nThe Sharing Economy: What’s Mine Is Yours and What’s Yours Is Everyone’s\nThe sharing economy is growing as a form of trade in different spheres. What factors have contributed to its growth and what part can it play in development?\nDemand solutions to improve lives\nDemand Solutions brings together some of the most innovative creative minds to discuss and share their solutions to the challenges of development industries.\nExporting for Growth\nAn increasing number of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean use Exporta Fácil, a service that reduces transaction costs for MSMEs and helps them to integrate into the international market, which brings social benefits.\nTrade and Innovation: Public Policy Options\nInnovation and trade are increasingly interconnected. A new approach to the interface between them is needed if we are to develop appropriate policies.\nHidrovías para el desarrollo y la integración suramericana\nInnovation and internationalization of latin american services\nFirm innovation and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean : the engine of economic development\nTwo to tango : public-private collaboration for productive development policies\nLa política de innovación en América Latina y el Caribe : nuevos caminos\nThe Winner of the INTAL D-TEC Has Quadrupled His Operations\nThe INTAL D-TEC competition identifies and gives awards to start-ups providing innovative technological solutions. Some 120 firms from 15 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean took part in the competition.\nThe Border as an Area of Integration\nA new book summarizes the Territorial Integration Program for the Agua Negra Binational Tunnel, which involves the provinces of San Juan and La Rioja in Argentina and the Coquimbo Region in Chile. The technical aspects of the project were coordinated by INTAL.\n5 Resources on Infraestructure\nGlocal Future Integration and Productive Transformation\nInterview with presenters from the INTAL Winter Colloquium.\nWhat role does Latin America and the Caribbean play in the market for services?\nArgentina and Brazil Agree to Use Digital Certificates of Origin\nThe two largest economies in the MERCOSUR seek to move forward with bilateral trade facilitation.\nChile Strengthens Diplomatic Relations with Australia and Finland\nChile’s minister of foreign relations, Heraldo Muñoz, tackled issues related to trade and cooperation with representatives from the two countries.\nArgentina and the United States Discuss Their Bilateral Agenda\nOfficials from the two countries started a work and cooperation plan to pursue common goals.\nAgrifood Trade Scenarios\nExperts and researchers met specifically to analyze the situation in South America.\nPromoting the Involvement of Least Developed Countries in Trade Negotiations\nFinancial incentives seek to increase countries’ negotiating capacities and enable them to take part effectively in the global trading system.\nSIX FEATURES THAT DEFINE THE FEMALE LEADERSHIP\nThe differences, advantages, and perspectives women in leadership positions bring and their impact on organizations, according to two experts on the matter.\nFinancial Institutions and Renewable Energies\nBy Federico Mazzella n240, Notable Publications, Reading Material on Integration, Reviews, 0\nA new IDB publication analyzes how financial strategies can contribute to promoting clean energy.\nPeru Deposits Its Instrument of Ratification of the Paris Agreement\nThe country has added its signature to the fight against climate change.\nFacilitation of Private Investment in Peruvian SMEs\nThe Ministry of Production is to launch a competition to support firms with export potential.\nMaritime Cooperation between Panama and Egypt\nRepresentatives from the two governments put forward an instrument to promote economic activity.\nPanama Adopts New Tariff Measures\nThe legislation forms part of the international trade commitments the country has adopted.\nCosta Rica–Colombia Free Trade Agreement Enters into Force\nThe news was announced at the 11th Summit of the Pacific Alliance, which included a consolidation of international relations and a review of the progress this regional integration mechanism has made.\nProgress on Food Security\nA project is seeking to end hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2025.\nRegional Integration 4.0 Big Data for Big Integration\nINTAL’s annual flagship event, Regional Integration 4.0, will take place on October 5, 2016, and will include a panel on big data and integration.\nAgrobiotechnology, Integration, and Communication\nINTAL, Argentina’s Ministry of Industry, the US Embassy in Argentina, and ARGENBIO held a communications seminar for government officials, researchers, and decision-makers.\nThe Challenge Facing MSMEs in South America\nTo integrate MSMEs into the export base and facilitate trade, South American countries are seeking to strengthen and expand the Exporta Fácil project to include concrete initiatives that will consolidate the system in the region.\nHow to promote the export of services in PYMES\nInnovation and regional integration were the focus of the INTAL Winter Colloquium. The event underlined the role of SMEs as drivers of employment and their potential as service exporters.\n5 Resources to Understand Creative Economi\nOverview of regional trade negotiations and agreements.\nThe presence of Latin America and the Caribbean in the market for knowledge-based services\nCOSIPLAN Geographic Information System\nPublication by the Working Group on the UNASUR South American Infrastructure and Planning Council (COSIPLAN) Geographic Information System (GIS).\nSanitary Restrictions and Beef Exports in the MERCOSUR\nHow and how much measures concerning beef exports have impacted the founding members of the MERCOSUR\nThe 10 Technologies That Will Change the World in 2016\nBatteries that can provide power to whole villages, microchips that could take the place of organs in medical research, and autonomous vehicles are some of the innovations that will be most influential in the short term.\nGlocal Future: Integration and the Transformation of Production\nInterviews with the presenters at the INTAL Winter Colloquium\nBroadband Can Help Low-Income Populations\nBroadband can help companies who are targeting the base of the population pyramid to improve the effectiveness of their operations and their services to their clients. Companies that started using broadband in their operations increased their productivity by 10% on average, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.\nUnited Nations Pursues Sustainable Trade\nUnder the slogan “From Decision to Action,” the UNCTAD meeting aimed to develop an inclusive and equitable environment for trade and development.\nCARICOM Seeks to Move Towards a Single Market\nCARICOM assessed the current status of the free movement of goods and persons and called on authorities to work towards harmonizing policies.\nChile and South Korea Expand Their Free Trade Agreement\nThe two governments the two governments agreed on the need to review and expand the provisions in the agreement, which has been in force for 12 years\nArgentina Signs Cooperation Agreements with Germany\nThe agreements reflect the two countries’ intentions to relaunch relations.\nAndean Community Focuses on Renewable Energy and Gas to Combat Climate Change\nThe Gas Exporting Countries Forum has put forward a proposal to tackle climate change and halt the rise of global temperatures\nColombia Is Pursuing the Orange Economy as a Driver for Development\nNew trends in the Colombian capital are generating economic growth and quality employment\nFree Trade Agreement between Colombia and South Korea Enters into Force\nOver 7000 Colombian products will benefit from tariff reductions that have already been negotiated and approved\nPeru Ratifies WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement\nThe country has added its signature to the agreement\nAndean Community Creates Observatory for Pacific Alliance SMEs\nMember countries are seeking to coordinate trade regulations that facilitate intrazonal and international trade\nCosta Rica and China Consolidate Their Strategic Alliance\nSupport from the United States for Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador\nThe US Congress has passed a new incentive for the Alliance for Prosperity plan for Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, consisting of an additional US$750 million for 2017\nMexico and Brazil Review Economic Agreement to Add Industrial and Agricultural Goods\nGovernment officials from Mexico and Brazil met with the aim of expanding their Economic Complementarity Agreement (ECA)\nArgentina and Mexico Seek to Renew Their Ties\nThe presidents of Argentina and Mexico met in Buenos Aires and talked about how to build closer ties between the MERCOSUR and the Pacific Alliance.\nThe Rapprochement between the MERCOSUR and the European Union Continues\nDifferent events and meetings mark the start of dialog between the two blocs\nINTAL’s flagship annual event, which will be held on October 5, 2016, will focus on neuroscience, big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. How can these contribute to integration in the future?\nCOSIPLAN’s New Geographic Information System on Infrastructure\nThrough the use of modern information technology and territorial planning methodologies, a Geographic Information System was put in place to facilitate the design, implementation, and operation of physical integration projects in South America.\nChina’s Transition to a Knowledge Society\nThe latest issue of the Integration & Trade Journal analyzes the transformation of the Chinese economy, the role of innovation, and the technology transfer policies that could drive productivity in Latin America.\nUpdates to the South American Regional Infrastructure Project Portfolio\nAs of 2016, the portfolio is made up of 581 infrastructure and connectivity projects representing an estimated investment of US$188,337 million. Another 12 projects were successfully completed in the last year.\nROBOTlution: The Empowerment of Machines\nAdvances in artificial intelligence are one of the most dramatic challenges of our times. Robots are starting to compete for our jobs. How will Latin America and the Caribbean take on this new challenge?\nBREXIT and Its Impact on Trade in Latin America\nHow might Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union affect trade in the region?\nChina’s Technological Metamorphosis and Global Trade\nWhat sort of erosive effect might the latest technological advances have on global value chains?\nINTALENT. Creative Integration\nAlmost 700 projects from 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean took part in the creative industry competition launched by INTAL in partnership with MIT. Find out more about the winners in this article.\nShort Video on INTAL Connection #238\nVideos about the events: “Made in CHI-LAT” and “FUTURO GLOCAL”\n5 Resources to Understand Glocal Future\nThe Ten Technologies That Will Most Impact Our Lives\nAccording to an expert from MIT who gave a presentation at INTAL-Lab, the main changes will be in energy, transportation, and health. The impact on trade and integration.\n¿Cuánto sabes sobre integración regional y comercio? Encontrá todas las respuestas en INTrivia.\nOverview of regional trade negotiations and agreements. The IJI is a compilation of regulatory texts, commentaries, and follow-up on legal commitments and developments of an analytical nature concerning the various integration processes taking place in Latin America and the Caribbean. For news and to learn more about the progress made on trade agreements and negotiations, visit IJI.\nWhich jobs are most at risk of automation?\nCultural Industries and Regional Integration\nAn analysis promoted by ALADI seeks to identify the impact of the creative industries on regional integration\nCaribbean Seeks to Deepen Ties with Regional Trade Partners\nRegional organizations called a meeting to evaluate and expand economic and cooperation relations.\nRegional Strategic Plan Identifies Six Chains with Export Potential\nMembers of the business community and government officials worked together to draw up an action plan to strengthen the Peruvian department of La Libertad.\nOfficial Opening of the Panama Canal Expansion\nGovernment representatives, high-level officials, and over 20,000 members of the public attended the opening ceremony.\nThe IDB and SIECA Make Headway on Trade Facilitation\nThe two organizations have signed an agreement that seeks to make a significant positive impact on the cost, time, and forecasting of traffic through border crossings in the short term.\nConsolidation of the Customs Union between Guatemala and Honduras\nThe two countries are seeking to consolidate a single customs area that covers 44% of the total area of Central America so as to create a more attractive market for local, regional, and foreign investors.\nMexico and Singapore Sign Investment Agreements\nThe signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments demonstrates the countries’ interest in expanding bilateral economic relations.\nALADI and SIECA Sign Cooperation Agreement\nSigning this instrument strengthens integration through new common instruments and projects.\nThe Internet of Things and Corporate Management\nFind out which services or industrial processes the Internet of Things (IoT) can help make more efficient.\nMade in CHI-LAT\nAt a seminar at INTAL-Lab, academics who specialize in the bilateral relations between Latin America and China analyzed the recent transformations the latter has been undergoing and how these might impact the former.\nSocioeconomic and Environmental Characterization of the Guianese Shield Hub\nA new publication as part of INTAL’s role as the COSIPLAN/IIRSA Technical Secretariat on the importance of infrastructure to the development of the Guianese Shield Hub in South America.\nUruguay Consolidates its Ties with China\nGovernment representatives drew attention to the growth in bilateral trade and promised a closer relationship between the two countries\nParaguay and France Discuss MERCOSUR–EU Agreement\nBy Federico Mazzella Integration in Motion,"