An improved business climate, significant government stimulus and cheap finance helped to create a record year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2021, with global activity reaching an all-time high.
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Economic update | Report: What investments is Colombia making to digitalise its economy?
17 Jan 2022
Digital acceleration trends are transforming the global economy. Along with a need to diversify exports away from oil, Colombia is investing in technology and digital solutions to boost productivity and competitiveness.
Following a difficult 2020, Latin America and the Caribbean has seen a return to growth this year. Although the region still has a long way to go in terms of its vaccine rollout, the pandemic has prompted a range of changes that will impact positively on the region in the medium to long term, among them increased digitalisation and a redoubled focus on sustainability.
In a year in which significant political efforts have been made to speed up the energy transition, 2021 has also been record-breaking for green finance, as governments, international institutions and lenders alike seek to support the shift towards renewables.
Economic update | Report: Transformation and diversification in Hidalgo State in response to the pandemic
13 Dec 2021
After a long period as one of the least socio-economically developed states in Mexico, the administration of Hidalgo's governor, Omar Fayad, issued a series of policies designed to reinvigorate growth and transform economic activity.
Following on from a year in which supply chains and international travel were severely disrupted, 2021 saw an increase in global cooperation, as institutions, businesses and governments alike sought to work together to find solutions to some of the world’s major challenges.