Economy 2012: Overview of Kuwait’s Economy 2012
Kuwait’s national budget relies 95 percent on oil revenues, but the public and the private sector join forces to push for more diversification.
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Kuwait’s national budget relies 95 percent on oil revenues, but the public and the private sector join forces to push for more diversification.
Ozires Silva, Rector of Unimonte and Founder of Embraer
Ozires Silva, current Rector of Unimonte and Founder of Embraer argues that the education system in Brazil should be reformed in order to face a competition that is growing internationally. He also talks about entrepreneurship, the founding of Embraer and the importance of innovation and research for the future of Brazil.
The Governor of Piaui, leading agricultural state in Brazil presents the region. Piaui is roughly half the size of Spain spanning across the Brazilian “Northeast” one of the most dynamic and fastest developing region in Brazil.
The Governor of Piaui, leading agricultural state in Brazil presents the region. Piaui is roughly half the size of Spain spanning across the Brazilian “Northeast” one of the most dynamic and fastest developing region in Brazil.
Aside from its scientific educational mandate, Kuwait Scientific Center is a favourite location for corporate venues, events & conferences. Mijbil Mutawa, Kuwait Scientific Center’s Chairman, talks about KSC as a great place for corporate venues & events.
Kuwait has the 3rd highest rate of Diabetes. About 250,000 (out of 1.2 million Kuwaitis) suffer from diabetes I or II. Dr. Kazem Behbehani, Director General of Dasman Diabetes Institute, warns about potential economic & social collapse.
Marcos S. Jank, President and CEO of Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
Currently, Brazil has the most complete ethanol program in the world: ethanol is available in all service stations throughout Brazil and more than half of all cars on the road in Brazil are flex, as well as 90% of all new cars sold. Marcos Jank talks about the ethanol industry and how it has replaced 50% of gasoline consumption in Brazil.
Marcelo Dourado, Director of SUDECO
SUDECO’s Director Marcelo Dourado talks about the investment opportunities in the Midwest of Brazil, a region that grows twice the pace of the country itself. He also mentions some of the challenges of investing in the region.
Pedro Arraes, President of Embrapa
Pedro Arraes talks about Embrapa and how the public institution linked to the Ministry of Agriculture was created as a strategy from the government to hamper the food crisis scenario and give support to growth in the agricultural sector.
Sharing – Community service of Medco.