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On July 12, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón will speak about the "Ice Cream of the Future: new segments and business models - Brazil vision and American market". The presentation will be part of the the "Ice Cream Journey 2019", promoted by the "Associação Gaúcha das Indústrias de Gelados Comestíveis e Afins" (Agagel), in Lajeado, RS, Brazil. Click the link to see a short version of the presentation.
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On June 11, 2019, an event was held for the launch of the project: "Dairy Products Cluster in Cajamarca", in Peru. The project, which is being developed by Cluster Consulting, is an initiative of the Peruvian institutions CEDEPAS, COREMYPE and Innóvavate Peru.
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On June 18-19, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón conducted the first training for CEDEPAS and other institutions of the Cajamarca dairy products cluster. The training consisted of training on the policy and methodologies of clusters to train the CEDEPAS team as executing entity and also the institutional and business leaders at the beginning of the execution of the initiative to improve the competitiveness of the dairy products cluster in Cajamarca, Peru. Basic concepts were transmitted and work was done with a practical case and real examples that replicate the cluster initiative process and allow participants to participate from the beginning with full knowledge of the process.
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On July 3, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón held the second training for SEBRAE-MG, this time focusing on innovation, so that the institution will be able support companies in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The capacitation consisted of a training on concepts, policies and instruments for business and regional innovation, Industry 4.0, and also included examples of successful initiatives from other countries and instruments for the strategic construction of a sector or collective.
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Carlos Tarrasón presented on May 30, 2019, in Santo Domingo, the study and diagnosis of the Agricultural Chains of Dominican Republic, with the objective of increasing the competitiveness of the supply and the quality of the goods and services produced in the country and support the strategic plan of the agricultural sector. The study presents the results of the analysis of ten value chains for agricultural products in the Dominican Republic: avocado, cacao, banana, coconut, mango, pineapple, greenhouse vegetables, oriental vegetables, passion fruit and cassava. The project was carried out in partnership with the "Consejo Nacional de Competitividad" of Dominican Republic and with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
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In this article, published by Carlos Tarrasón and Vinícius Dias, national and international strawberry market data are presented, as well as alternatives for more profitable and competitive productions. Production and consumption are increasing both in Brazil and in other countries, generating opportunities for small, medium and large producers. In addition, the fruit has attracted producers because of its rapid returns, since the time between growing the seedlings and harvesting is only 45 days.
To read the full article, click here.
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On May 13th and 14th, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón held the first training in Competitiveness for SEBRAE-MG. The capacitation consisted of a training on concepts, policies and instruments for the competitiveness of territories, and included concepts such as clusters and GVC and tools for strategic construction for a sector or collective.
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On April 10, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón spoke at the "Working Group of Experts on Subnational Competitiveness" - GTECS Ecuador - on Intelligent Specialization and Development of Territorial Vocations. The event aimed to promote the debate on subnational competitiveness and the knowledge about the different methodologies in the elaboration of reports, measurements and agendas of competitiveness in the provinces, states, subregions, and cities among South American agents.
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On February 28th, 2019, Cluster Consulting presented the results of the South of Bahia Cocoa Sector Strategic Analysis project for producers and agents related to the cocoa chain in the city of Ilhéus, Bahia. The project began in October 2018, with the objective of guiding the producers and companies of the region in their strategic vision of medium and long term. The work was an initiative of SEBRAE-BA and the Arapyaú Institute.
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We're hiring an intern studying economics or busieness administration, interested in strategy and economic development. In his 6th to 8th semester. Porficient in Portuguese and Spanish. English will be a plus. Based in Belo Horizonte in the main office of the company. With 30 hours per week. If you are interested send your CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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On January 15th, 2019, the Prioritization of Agro-Export Chains for the Dominican Republic project was started. The project will analyze 10 value chains of the country, with elaboration of a strategic plan, recommendations of prioritization and actions for the future. The project is an initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the National Competitiveness Council of the Dominican Republic.
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On December 18th, 2018 we presented the Local Competitiveness Study of the Homemade Biscuits of the Region of Vitória da Conquista and Condeúba in Vitória da Conquista, aiming to enhance the development of biscuit producers in the regions. The work was developed in partnership with SEBRAE-BA and the Prefecture of Vitória da Conquista and started on the October 10th, 2018.
