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The Importance of Investing in Technology in Peru

nesst-admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:47:02 +0000

We believe in the power of Peru, and explain why in this month’s Alternative Latin Investor. Peru is a country rich in ecological diversity and natural resources, but remains behind other Latin American countries due to a lack of foreign investment in innovative technology. In recent years, Peru has been rated as one of the strongest economies on the continent, stemming mainly from an increase in the production of exportable products.

April 20, 2012 (Lima, Peru): Peruvian Investors Forum

nesst-admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:29:47 +0000

The Peruvian Investors Forum, organized by Latin Markets, is an international meeting of hedge, real estate, & private equity fund managers and investors. The Forum brings together 200+ investors, funds, and advisors for to discuss investment strategies, due diligence, asset allocation and alternative investment opportunities in Peru and throughout the world. The meeting also provides a due diligence forum for global and South American investors interested in direct research on alternative investment opportunities in Peru [...] More ›

The Potential of Impact Investing in Chile

nesst-admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:11:58 +0000

NESsT details to Alternative Latin Investor the many reasons why Chile is a safe, profitable and prosperous place for impact investments to thrive. Highlights Chilean portfolio of social enterprises.

ALI is the first digital and print publication to offer highly coveted information and actionable analysis regarding alternative investments in Latin America. Topics include Wealth Advisory, Commodities, Forex, Private Equity, Wine, Art, Regulation, Philanthropy, Hedge Funds, Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Emerging Markets and Real Estate. Free and Premium Versions of the magazine available at: http://www.alternativelatininvestor.com

NESsT and SEWF2012 featured in The Financial Times

nesst-admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:30:29 +0000

NESsT is featured in the Special Report on “Social Enterprise and Philanthropy in Latin America” released today by The Financial Times. In the article “Social entrepreneurs: Focus grows on financial viability of doing good,” journalist Sarah Murray mentions NESsT and the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF). The article and special report focus on the growing interest in social enterprise and social business in Latin America as leaders turn to innovative market-driven models to solve social and environmental problems, recognizing that “philanthropy alone cannot solve all the region’s problems.”

Impact Investing: Profit Meets Purpose

nesst-admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:27:00 +0000

NESsT will host the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) – Fórum Mundial de Negócios Sociais in October 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a focus on the theme of “impact investing.” The most recent issue of SEWF media partner America’s Quarterly examines this growing asset class in more detail, asking whether this development trend du jour is the Next Big Thing?

According to its proponents, private investment for both profit and social good holds the promise of unlocking billions to address the problems of poverty and inequality. To others it’s just another fad. Antony Bugg-Levine of the Nonprofit Finance Fund and Jed Emerson of ImpactAssets look at the relationship between philanthropy and profit and the need for overhauling regulatory frameworks. Jonathan Morduch of the Financial Access Initiative cautions that microfinance holds some tough lessons in how to make investments sustainably target the poor, and Katie Grace and David Wood of the Initiative for Responsible Investment at Harvard University explain why governments need to play a role in facilitating investment. The issue also includes a “Charticle” offering a how-to guide on impact investment.

Ricardo Ordóñez Discusses Technological Innovation with TVPerú

nesst-admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:53:11 +0000

TVPerú interviewed Ricardo Ordóñez, country director of Peru NESsT and National Coordinator of RAMP Peru, on the development of low cost technology products.

NESsT organizes International Forum about Supporting Programs for Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship

gsanchez — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:41:53 +0000

(Lima, Peru) – Latin America is experiencing a period of significant development. There is a general consensus on the importance of integrating technology in developing nations and, in recent years, awareness has accelerated with the launch of programs that promote and support innovation and technological entrepreneurship in the region.

To contribute to the discussion and exchange on this process, NESsT and the Science and Technology Program (FINCyT), are organizing an International Forum about Supporting Programs for Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship. The event will take place in Lima on November 10th, 2011. (In Spanish)

NESsT Participates in World Social Enterprise Day in Lima, Peru

nesst-admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:30:21 +0000

(Lima, Peru) – NESsT participates in the World Social Enterprise Day, an event organized by the University of the Pacific in order to find solutions to the problem of financial self-sustainability, inspired by the model developed by Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize, 2006). (In Spanish)

NESsT Supports Technological Innovations in Peru

nesst-admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:51:27 +0000

A look at how NESsT is supporting a group of Peruvians in their development of a bendable lamp to treat jaundice in newborns.

NESsT Announces US$ 7.5 Million Portfolio at Clinton Global Initiative in New York

nesst-admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:26:28 +0000

(New York, NY) – At the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting being held here this week, NESsT announced its new US$ 7.5 million portfolio supporting the development of social enterprises designed to improve the livelihood of over 2,000 artisans and small-scale producers in Latin America.