Itau and Unibanco: A Merger to Change the Emerging Markets Banking Sector
Ritija Gupta looks in-depth at the Brazilian banking sector, focusing on the recent expansions and government policies that have kept its banks competitive during the global financial crisis.
North Africa: Harnessing the Power of the Sahara
Will North Africa be the world's next great solar energy hub? Adrian Almazan explores the opportunities and challenges of developing North Africa's solar energy industry at a local level, through the example of Morocco, as well as at an international level, through the DESERTEC initiative to electrify Europe with the Saharan sun.
Fair Trade: A Proposal for Labor Standards in Trade Agreements
Kabir Masson explores the arguments linking labor rights to trade agreements and proposes a policy compromise: the developing world agrees to labor standards in trade agreements, and the developed world reduces barriers to trade that affect industries in developing nations.
Private Equity in Africa: Impact of the Financial Crisis on Global Investment's Last Frontier
Is Africa immune to volatility in the global financial system? Sawa Nakagawa describes the risks to African private equity posed by the financial crisis as well as opportunity for future investment.
Equity International's Real Estate Investments in Brazil
Daniel Spear reviews the real estate investment portfolio of Equity International in Brazil, reflecting on the conditions that make the country attractive to investment and the challenges of the financial crisis.
Hollywood Gone Global
Has Hollywood gone global? Matthew Price explores the globalization of the film industry, following the trails of international revenue, talent, content, and investment in some of our favorite Hollywood films.
The Political and Economic Implications of Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Decisions
Jeremy Brown looks at the opportunities and challenges of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in emerging-market countries and outlines asset management strategies that can preserve capital and ensure long-term political stability.
The Rise of the Corporate Citizen: Nike's Evolving Supply Chain
What does corporate citizenship look like in large multinational corporations? Clelia Peters explores this complex subject by tracing Nike's changing relationships with its overseas suppliers.
Drug Discovery Outsourcing: India Charges Ahead
Drug discovery and development research have been added to the growing list of services being outsourced by U.S. companies to India. Suprita Goyal discusses this latest trend in the pharmaceutical industry.