lunes, 14 de abril de 2014

Bioenergy in Tucuman, Argentina Bioenergia en Tucuman- Argentina

Sugarcane Bio Ethanol 
An Energy for Sustainable Development 

Bioetanol de Caña de Azúcar-
Una energía para el Desarrollo 
Sostenible.

                             


The growing need to sustainably expand the use of renewable energy sources, to provide greater security to energy supply and to reduce environmental's impacts associated with fossil fuel, finds, in sugarcane's ethanol, an economically viable alternative with significant expansion potential. 

La creciente necesidad de ampliar de modo sostenible el uso de fuentes renovables de energía, para proporcionar mayor seguridad al suministro energético y reducir los impactos ambientales asociados a los combustibles fósiles, encuentra en el bioetanol de caña de azúcar una alternativa económicamente viable y con significativo potencial de expansión.

                           

The production and use of ethanol as an automotive fuel is regularly practiced in Argentina for several years, with a notable improvement over the past decades, reaching maturity and consistency, according to a production model that can be adapted and implemented in similar contexts. Through bioethanol and bioelectricity, sugar cane is currently the second most important primary source and the main form of renewable energy in the energy mix in Argentina.

La producción y el uso de bioetanol como combustible automotriz se practican regularmente en Argentina desde hace varios, con una notable evolución durante las últimas décadas, alcanzando madurez y consistencia, de acuerdo con un modelo productivo que puede ser adaptado e implementado en contextos similares. Por medio del bioetanol y de la bioelectricidad, la caña de azúcar representa actualmente la segunda más importante fuente primaria y la principal forma de energía renovable en la matriz energética argentina.

                              

BiEnergy and BioFuels
Through photosynthesis, the solar radiation is converted into vegetable products that can be used as fuel, directly or after processed 
The charcoal eucalyptus and bioethanol produced from sugar cane or corn, are examples of bioenergy carriers.
Bioenergía y Biocombustibles

Por medio de la fotosíntesis, la radiación solar se transforma en productos vegetales, que pueden ser utilizados como combustible, directamente o después de procesados.
La leña de eucalipto y el bioetanol, producido a base de caña de azúcar o de maíz, son ejemplos de vectores bioenergéticos.

                                     

In its traditional forms, the use of bioenergy is mixed with the history of humanity, but through modern and efficient technologies, such as liquid biofuels, is being touted in recent times an alternative renewable energy source to fossil fuels, that can mitigate serious environmental problems. A fundamental condition to be observed for the viability of bioenergy production is the efficient in capturing solar energy, associated with the productivity per unit of used natural resources. 

En sus formas tradicionales, el uso de la bioenergía se confunde con la historia de la humanidad, pero, mediante tecnologías modernas y eficientes, como biocombustibles líquidos, está siendo considerado en los últimos tiempos una fuente energética renovable alternativa a los combustibles fósiles, capaz de atenuar graves problemas ambientales. Una condición fundamental a ser observada para la viabilidad de la producción bioenergética es la eficiencia en la captación de la energía solar, asociada a la productividad por unidad de recursos naturales utilizados.

                                         


Excluding bioenergy as virtual replacement for all conventional forms of energy in use by modern society, but a necessary component of a new context, we note that, in global, there is a large area available for crop production and still a very limited use of solar radiation, that generously impacts in large regions of the planet. Thus, it is reasonable to assume that in the coming years bioenergy will develop significantly.

Sin considerar la bioenergía como la virtual sustituta de todas las formas convencionales de energía en uso por la sociedad moderna, sino una componente necesaria de un nuevo contexto, se constata que, en carácter global, existe una gran disponibilidad de área para la producción vegetal y un uso todavía muy limitado de la radiación solar, que incide generosamente en amplias regiones del planeta. De este modo, es razonable suponer que en los próximos años la bioenergía se desarrolle de modo importante.

                                     


Ethanol as vehicle fuel
Etanol como combustible vehicular



Ethanol has some significant differences from conventional fuels, petroleum's fuel products. 
The main one is the high concentration of oxygen, which represents about 35% of the mass of ethanol. In general, the characteristics of ethanol allow cleaner combustion and improved engine performance (Otto cycle), leading to reduced emissions.

El etanol presenta algunas diferencias importantes con relación a los combustibles convencionales, derivados de petróleo. La principal de ellas, es la elevada concentración de oxígeno, que representa cerca del 35% de la masa de etanol. En general, las características del etanol permiten una combustión más limpia y un mejor desempeño de los motores (ciclo Otto), lo que conlleva a la reducción de las emisiones contaminantes.

                                               

For the use of pure hydrous ethanol (with about 5% water) is needed to adapt the engines but when it comes to mixing with concentrations up to 10% ethanol, can be used conventional gasoline engines without any adjustment . In the flexible engines (flex-fuel vehicle - FFV), with great insight into the Argentinian market, mixtures can be used with any concentration of ethanol. Confirming the maturity of this biofuel, various aircraft engines (for agricultural and small-sized airplanes) were approved for use of pure ethanol.
The use of ethanol in diesel engines presents interesting prospects, but still in development.

Para el uso de etanol hidratado puro (con cerca del 5% de agua), se necesita adaptar los motores, pero, cuando se trata de mezclas con concentraciones de hasta 10% de etanol, se pueden utilizar los motores convencionales a gasolina sin cualquier ajuste. En los motores flexibles (flex-fuel vehicle – FFV), con gran penetración en el mercado argentino, se pueden utilizar mezclas con cualquier concentración de etanol. Confirmando la madurez de este biocombustible, diversos motores aeronáuticos (para aviones agrícolas y de pequeño porte) fueron homologados para uso de etanol puro.
El uso de etanol en motores diesel presenta perspectivas interesantes, pero aún se encuentra en desarrollo.

                                       

From the economic point of view, the analysis of the opportunity costs of
sugarcane bioethanol compared to sugar and molasses, and comparison of the prices paid to producers of bioethanol in South America with international gas prices over the past decade, confirm the attractiveness of using biofuel and reinforce importance of promoting on a competitive basis, and as far as possible under reduced government intervention.


Desde el punto de vista económico, el análisis de los costos de oportunidad del
bioetanol de caña de azúcar, frente al azúcar y a la melaza, y la comparación de los precios pagos a los productores de bioetanol en Sudamérica con los precios internacionales de la gasolina durante la última década, confirman la atractividad del empleo de este biocombustible y refuerzan la importancia de que se promueva en bases competitivas, y en la medida de lo posible, bajo reducida intervención gubernamental.


                                   

BioEthanol Production
Producción de Bioetanol


Bioethanol production is performed on a commercial basis and two technological routes, using raw materials sweets, directly fermentable, such as sugar cane and sugar beets, or starchy raw materials, like corn and wheat, the starch must be converted sugars (saccharified) before fermentation.


La producción de bioetanol se realiza en bases comerciales y por dos vías tecnológicas, utilizando materias primas dulces, directamente fermentables, como la caña de azúcar y la remolacha azucarera, o materias primas amiláceas, como el maíz y el trigo, cuyo almidón debe ser convertido en azúcares (sacarificado) antes de la fermentación.

                                      


A third way, using the available biomass materials such as bagasse and straw, hydrolyzed cellulosic chains and produces a fermentable sugar solution, showing great interest due to the low cost of the raw material. However, this method of energy recovery from biomass is not yet available on a commercial scale, although there are expectations that in the coming years to achieve economic viability.

Una tercera vía, utilizando la biomasa disponible en materiales como el bagazo y la paja, hidroliza las cadenas celulósicas y produce una solución fermentable de azúcares, presentando gran interés gracias al bajo costo de la materia prima. Con todo, esta vía de valorización energética de la biomasa aún no está disponible en escalas comerciales, aunque haya expectativas de que en los próximos años pueda alcanzar viabilidad económica.

Tucumán as a Center of Bioenergy Development

Tucumán como Polo de Desarrollo Bioenergético


                                     

The challenges of a world where demand is expanding bioenergy strategies in that context growers should consider regarding the preservation of biodiversity, and the implementation of Tucumán biorefineries for sustainable processing of biomass into a spectrum of marketable products and energy. 2030 will require double or triple global food production, the next two generations will consume twice as much as all the previous human consumption, and that biofuels could represent up to 50% of future energy sources in some proposals of change the energy matrix.

Los desafíos de un mundo donde la demanda de bioenergía se expande, las estrategias que en ese contexto los productores deberán contemplar respecto de la preservación de la biodiversidad, y la implementación en Tucumán de biorrefinerías para el procesamiento sustentable de biomasa en un espectro de productos comercializables y energía. Hacia el 2030 se requerirá duplicar o triplicar la producción mundial de alimentos, que las próximas dos generaciones consumirán dos veces más que todo el consumo humano anterior, y que los biocombustibles podrían representar hasta el 50% de las futuras fuentes de energía en algunos planteos de cambio de las matrices energéticas.

                                      

There is "a new production environment thanks to new technologies - biotechnology, information technology and communication,and then to highlight one environmental benefits of the production and use of bioethanol, "Unlike gasoline, ethanol from plant biomass generates atmospheric CO2, mostly, is recaptured through photosynthesis to produce new biomass; the end result of this cycle would yield a neutral balance. "

Existe “un nuevo ambiente productivo gracias a las nuevas tecnologías - biotecnología y tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. 
Uno de los beneficios ecológicos de la producción y el uso del bioetanol. “A diferencia de la gasolina, el etanol obtenido de biomasa vegetal genera CO2 atmosférico que, en su mayoría, es recapturado por la fotosíntesis para producir nueva biomasa; el resultado final de este ciclo arrojaría un balance neutro”.

                                 


One of the biggest uses of biomass currently is the example of bagasse from sugar cane as fuel for boilers in sugar mills, in some cases, this resource allows energy self-sufficiency thereof, and in others, the surpluses are delivered network of public service. 

Uno de los mayores aprovechamientos de biomasa de la actualidad es el ejemplo de bagazo de caña de azúcar como combustible para las calderas en ingenios azucareros, en algunos casos, este recurso permite la autosuficiencia energética de los mismos, y en otros, los excedentes son entregados a la red de servicio público.

                                    

In the future, agricultural development with production profiles in production networks, increasing professionalization, bonding with new sectors increasingly similar to industrial arises. In Tucuman, north of Argentina, sugar mills already operate as biorefineries, as manufactured sugar, alcohol and electricity for sale. With good reason, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina is seeking ways of energy alternatives to oil so that people will think about them.

En el futuro, se plantea un desarrollo agrícola con perfiles productivos en redes productivas, profesionalización creciente, vinculación con nuevos sectores cada vez más similares a los industriales. En Tucumán, Al Norte de Argentina, los ingenios azucareros que ya funcionan como biorrefinerías, dado que fabrican azúcar, alcohol y energía eléctrica para la venta. Con buen criterio, el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Productiva de la Nación está buscando vías de energía alternativas al petróleo para que la gente vaya pensando en ellas.

                                     

Nowadays Tucumán is working, with sugar cane manufactured in 15 mills and in 10 of them are alcohol producers. The Ethanol field would require advance investments to improve yields and productivity.
There is a mill that properly burns bagasse to produce electricity and sold to the city government. In Salta, another Argentinian Province there is also a mil that produces power and sales it to the local market.

Hoy en Tucumán se trabaja, a partir de caña de azúcar en 15 ingenios fabricando azúcar y en 10 de ellos se produce alcohol. En el tema alcohol sería necesario avanzar en inversiones para mejorar rendimientos y productividad. 
Existe un ingenio que quemando adecuadamente bagazo, produce electricidad que vende a la red pública. En Salta, otra provincia Argentina, también produce energía eléctrica que vende al mercado.


                                                           

Overview of Argentina BioEthanol Production
Panorama de la Producción Argentina de Bioetanol

In Argentina we have good land, more than 2 million hectares (ha) for sugarcane cultive in Tucuman, Salta, Jujuy, Chaco, Corrientes, Misiones and Santa Fe.

En la Argentina tenemos buenas tierras, más de 2 millones de hectáreas (ha), para hacer caña de azúcar en Tucuman, Salta, Jujuy, Chaco, Corrientes, Misiones y Santa Fe.



Raw Material and Factories
La Materia Prima y las Fábricas 

The production of sugar, one of the oldest in the country as an agribusiness activity, and it is concentrated in the provinces of NOA : Tucumán , Salta and Jujuy, where there are about 340,000 ha planted with sugarcane. In 2010, Argentina harvest sugar production was 1,894,068 tnTucumán , the main producing province , produced 62.6 % of the Argentine sugar while Salta and Jujuy participated with 37% , and less than 1% Coastline.
La elaboración de azúcar, una de las actividades agroindustriales más antiguas del país, se concentra en las provincias del NOA: Tucumán, Salta y Jujuy, donde existen alrededor de 340.000 ha plantadas con caña de azúcar. En la zafra 2010 la producción argentina de azúcar fue de 1.894.068 t y Tucumán, la principal provincia productora, elaboró el 62,6% del azúcar argentino, mientras que Salta y Jujuy participaron con el 37%, y el Litoral con menos del 1% 

                                        

The global environment, with a sustained increase in consumption
bioethanol, opens a number of opportunities for sugarcane. 

Biomass production and energy balance of the crop in the production of bioethanol, position it above most of the raw materials available. 

Sugarcane also offers the possibility of becoming: valued food, paper, fertilizer
(Cachaça, stillage and others), stillage biogas and electricity
(Cogeneration: bagasse and RAC). The theoretical amount of energy obtainable from a ton of sugarcane using: bagasse, RAC (agricultural residues
Harvest), alcohol and vinasse, is comparable to the energy that can be obtained from a barrel of oil.

La coyuntura mundial, con un incremento sostenido del consumo de
bioetanol, abre una serie de oportunidades para la caña de azúcar. La producción de biomasa y el balance energético de este cultivo en la producción de bioetanol, la posicionan por arriba de la mayoría de las materias primas disponibles. La caña de azúcar además ofrece la posibilidad de transformarse en: alimento valorizado, papel, fertilizante
(Cachaza, vinaza y otros), biogás de vinaza y energía eléctrica
(Cogeneración: bagazo y RAC). La cantidad de energía teórica que puede obtenerse de una tonelada de caña de azúcar utilizando: el bagazo, RAC (residuos agrícolas de
Cosecha), el alcohol y la vinaza, es equiparable a la energía que puede obtenerse de un barril de petróleo.

                                      

Due to Argentina's laws promoting renewable energy and incentives granted by the Argentine government to foreign investors who want to come to the country to invest in renewable energy, is very attractive Argentina as one of the countries with the greatest progress in this area, with specialize work force in BioEnergy planta construction, know-how and raw material (biomass) available for export throughout the world.

Debidos leyes de promoción de Energías Renovables y a los incentivos otorgados por el Estado Argentino a los Inversores extranjeros que quieran venir al país a invertir en energía renovable, resulta muy atractiva Argentina como uno de los países con mayor avance en este tema, con mano de obra especializada en construcción de plantas de Bioenergia, know How y materia prima ( biomasa) disponible para exportar a todo el mundo. 
                                      
Final Statements
Consideraciones finales

BioEthanol
Bioetanol
-The global demand is sustained and the price outlook is favorable.
-Local consumption is increasing.
-The main limitation of the growth of the industry are the investments required for Y to increase the installed treatment capacity of vinasse.
-It is expected that during the 2014 harvest, numerous investments come to produce the amount of liters needed to complete the percentage specified by law and perform the appropriate treatment of vinasse are made.

-La demanda a nivel mundial es sostenida y la perspectiva de precios es favorable.
-El consumo local es creciente.
-La principal limitante del crecimiento de la industria son las inversiones requeridas para incrementar la capacidad instalada ypara el tratamiento de la vinaza.
-Se espera que durante la zafra 2014, se efectúen numerosas inversiones que permitan producir la cantidad de litros necesarios para completar el porcentaje indicado por ley y realizar el adecuado tratamiento de la vinaza.

                                       

Biodiesel
-The global demand is sustained and favorable price outlook.
-The domestic market demand is growing.
-The production, exports and the installed capacity is growing.
-The successful establishment of small plants in Tucumán profitable depends on the placement of flour resulting from the process. 

In order for this to take place is essential the implementation of the new government policies that encourage investment in this industry and the parallel development of livestock activities in the region. 
-La demanda a nivel mundial es sostenida y la perspectiva de precios favorable.
-La demanda del mercado doméstico es creciente.
-La producción, las exportaciones y la capacidad instalada son crecientes.
-El éxito del establecimiento de pequeñas plantas en Tucumán depende de la colocación rentable de las harinas resultantes del proceso. Para esto sería es fundamental la puesta en marcha de las nuevas políticas de gobierno que fomentan las inversiones en ésta industria y el desarrollo paralelo de las actividades pecuarias.

                                       

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martes, 8 de abril de 2014

10 Reasons to invest in Argentina

Naturally talented to meet global market needs


Profitability, productive diversification, dynamism and innovation all converge in Argentina, bringing about investment opportunities in a wide range of sectors with great potential for global growth.

Access to a broad regional market and high integration to global value chains make Argentina an attractive investment destination at a global level.

Highly qualified workers, abundant natural resources, long-standing tradition of technological and industrial development and a modern infrastructure build a highly creative and competitive productive platform.



A DYNAMIC ECONOMIC MODEL BASED ON SOCIAL INCLUSION
> One of the fastest-growing countries worldwide: leader in Latin America for the past decade.
> Sustainable macroeconomy: sustained external surplus, accumulated international reserves, fiscal solvency and substantial reduction in public debt.
> Record-high exports close to US$ 100 billion for goods and services in 2011.
> Five million new jobs created; a decrease in unemployment levels from 21.5% in 2002 to 7.1% in 2012.
> Ranked as a Very High Human Development country in the United Nations 2011 Human Development Index.

PRODUCTIVE INVESTMENT DELIVERING HIGH RETURNS
> High profitability in a wide range of productive sectors.
> New record-high profits from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a percentage of assets, with the annual average exceeding 10% in the last four years.
> Profits over sales above 13% for the 500 non-financial private companies in 2006-2010.
> More than 2,000 multinational companies operating in diverse sectors share a long-term vision and renewed investment commitment.
> Highest investment rate in the last 30 years (24.5% of GDP in 2011) fueled by the diversity and profitability of all existing investment opportunities.

PUBLIC POLICIES AIMED AT FOSTERING DEMAND
> An inclusion-based model for growth, in which the strong and dynamic domestic market is one of the key pillars.
> Proven ability to sustain the economic growth cycle from the on-start of the global crisis, exceeding the average of emerging countries.
> Low level of public debt and high level of international reserves, increasing capacity to implement counter-cyclical public policies.
> Job protection and social inclusion policies drive domestic demand and production.
> Investment promotion initiatives such as credit facilities for the productive sector and a construction plan to build 400,000 homes.

STRONG TIES WITH LATIN AMERICA
> Located in a region endowed with resources to meet current and future global demands.
> Strategic player within the main food exporting region in the world.
> A motor for Latin America’s increased integration in terms of economy, politics, society and culture.
> Full MERCOSUR member, together with Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela: preferential access (0% tariff) to a regional market of 275 million inhabitants; aggregate GDP of US$ 3.35 trillion; and great industrial complementarity.
> Member of UNASUR (Union of South American Nations); ALADI (Latin American Integration Association); and ECLAC (Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean).

GLOBAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
> G-20 Member, with an active presence in several international organizations, including the World Trade Organization, G77+China, United Nations, UNCTAD, ECLAC and FAO, among others.
> Strengthening of the bilateral relations with the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) as well as other developing countries.
> Highly dynamic exports to more than 150 destinations, with values tripling over the past 8 years.
> Trade growth with the rest of the world (2003-2011) over 17% per year.
> Highest proportion of FDI projects with high technological intensity in South America (ECLAC).

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN EVERY PRODUCTIVE SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY
> Leading country in the international food market, with exports exceeding US$ 25 billion in 2011 and great technological development in the agrifood value chain.
> Industrial structure with a strong tradition in countless diverse productive sectors, along with dynamic growth of industrial exports (16% per year in 2003-2011).
> Accelerated development of renewable energies, biotechnology, software, creative industries and other frontier sectors.
> Main tourism destination in Latin America, with almost 6 million tourists per year.
> Increase in the productive capacity of domestic and foreign companies, with 96% of FDI flows being directed to new projects and expansion.

RICH RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
> Vast extension of fertile land for agriculture: 9th largest extension of agricultural area in the world with 140 million hectares of arable lands (FAO).
> 4,500 km of mountain ranges with mining resources: gold, copper, lithium, carbon, lead, zinc, tin, silver and potassium.
> 4,700 km coast along the Atlantic Ocean with rich fisheries.
> Vast oil and gas resources with exploration and exploitation opportunities.
> Ranked 3rd worldwide in shale oil and shale gas reserves.

STRONG ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE COMBINED WITH A DIVERSE WORKFORCE OF RESOURCEFUL SKILLED AND SEMI-SKILLED WORKERS
> Workforce internationally renowned for its skill set, creativity and versatility.
> More than 98,000 graduates from higher education programs and almost 11,000 postgraduate students from 115 universities across the country enter the labor market each year.
> Economically active population (EAP) with the highest education level in Latin America.
> Highest level of public investment in education in the region (equal to 6% of GDP).
> The most dynamic work productivity in the region in recent years (ECLAC).

PROMOTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY TO FOSTER HIGHER COMPETITIVENESS AND BRING ADDED VALUE TO PRODUCTION
> Public policy supportive of scientific and technological development spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation created in 2007.
> 55% increase in the number of R&D professionals over the period 2003-2011.
> Highest ratio of researchers to the economically active population (EAP) and ranked 3rd in terms of the number of R&D technicians, measured as total number per million inhabitants in Latin America (World Bank).
> Development of aerospace projects led by INVAP, a public company of world renown for satellite development and other space projects.
> One of a few countries in the world with multispecies cloning capacity.

A STRONG NETWORK IN EXPANSION PROVIDING THE NEEDED SUPPORT FOR PROJECTED GROWTH
> Public investment at a historic high (going from 0.5% of total public spending in 2002 to 6% in 2011).
> Well-developed transport and infrastructure system: 35,000 kilometers (21,700 miles) of national roads; one of the longest rail road networks in the world (36,000 kilometers / 22,000 miles); 43 ports; and 54 airports.
> Ranked 2nd in the Logistics Performance Index of the World Bank in Latin America (2010).
> High rates of internet penetration in companies and homes.
> Highest fixed and mobile telephone density in Latin America, ranking 6th worldwide (World Bank, 2010).

viernes, 4 de abril de 2014

Mendoza Invest

Reasons to invest in Mendoza

Strategic Location


More than half of the goods transported by land from Mercosur to pacific ports goes through the Cristo Redentor Pass (through the Andes Mountains) located in Mendoza.





The Central Bioceanic Corridor is the most important trans-continental roadway in South America.

Mendoza is located along the route that links two of South America’s most important capital cities: Buenos Aires (1,000 km to the East) and Santiago de Chile (400 km to the West), representing the shortest distance between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. São Paulo, Brazil is located 3,200 km to the East of Mendoza.

Trade between Latin America and Asian countries is becoming increasingly relevant. Exports from Argentina to China, Japan and Southeast Asian countries have grown 180% from 2003 to 2011.

The government’s vision is to position Mendoza as the Mercosur Logistics Capital.



sábado, 8 de febrero de 2014

Businessman Dr Fahd Mura'bi


There are few businessman with the greatness of Dr. Fahad Mura'bi... An unique, ambitious and full of vitality young man, with best skills in management financial companies.

A Lebanese native of strong will and high professional character that defy the odds.



There is no doubt about the huge potential of this young business man , Dr. Fahed Mura'bi who began his career in the world of money and business from scratch but relaying on his wealthy's network connections and his understanding of the international markets after a long study to valuate the market and focus in the point where he can get a goal's success. 


Dr Fahed comes from a well-known Lebanese family, one of the masters of Akkar, north Lebanon , as it is divided into masters of mattresses , pashas , Bakuat , Ogwat and deputy ministers

- The story of a young businessman that began his career from nothing and soon became well known in the world of finance and business in the Gulf, the Middle East and especially Latin America , where his name started to bright  like a star... At the point of being  called "The Prince of finance and Modern investments" ,  

In all that areas Dr Fahed financed several investment projects , real estate and several Construction & redevelopment and make the name of his companies Zurich Finance and Investment - Zurich Capital Funds and .EURO ARAB  INVEST
shine in the world of Business and Finance.



Also he had established the portfolios of financial asset management for others and currently manages investment portfolios and assets estimated at $ 4.2 billion, and was based on investment projects and revenues to cover several real estate investments , industrial, the main factor for its success, continuously reviewing the study of the global market requirements to meet the needs of production. 

The development of real estate on modern technology construction was secured through funding of projects of advanced residential and construction of towers and tourism projects, public and private , including tourism and investments projects in Iraq , Kuwait , Dubai , Argentina , New Zealand , Costa Rica , United States, Mexico, Brazil and some others Latin America's countries 


His investment's projects where based on hotels, resorts, develop tourist cities, funding and management through a number of strategic investments in row materials in Latin America where he has received wide media coverage , and he has earned the respect and fame as one of the youngest foreign investors , which has interests in both oil and gas , real estate, construction , industry, trade, characterized by its ability to solve financial problems and save money, which gave him the title of Prince of Arab funding and is well known for his capacity to restructuring troubled companies and debt rescheduling and save them from going down, as he did with group Suisse Capital, billion Gold , New Gold , Ojeh Arabs , Air Service Capital , Vinnca Parkes , kingdom wealth , and HH and several others international companies in UAE , America Europe. and Russia


He is the most important partner's company in: 

 Kuwait's Al-Manar Capital

  Atrinita Capital

  Acotta Generale Bank

  Miami International Bank for funding

  Niles World Bank

  ING Bank Switzerland

  MAPS Group Contracting

  RBS group Rossi

  Dragon fifty- China group

And alots other companies of real estate development and financing.

In short , Dr. Fahd is a rare personality self made, always innovator. He adopted the principle of self- belief and relied on the most important sources in order to succeed.
A self-confident young man that can not tolerate any obstacle in his way to his accomplishments and fully aware that the road would follow.

 

God grants success

Dr. Fahad Mura'bi

Traducción al español 

Empresario Dr. Fahd Mura'bi

Son pocos los empresarios con la grandeza del Dr. Fahad Mura'bi ... Un hombre joven y único, ambicioso y lleno de vitalidad, con las mejores habilidades en la gestión de empresas financieras.

Un nativo libanés de voluntad fuerte y alto carácter profesional que desafía todas las probabilidades ..

No hay ninguna duda sobre el enorme potencial de este joven hombre de negocios, el Dr. Fahed Mura'bi que comenzó su carrera en el mundo del dinero y los negocios, a partir de cero, a través de sus conexiones de alto poder adquisitivo, y de su conocimiento de los mercados internacionales después de largo estudio de las redes y del mercado y centrado  en el punto donde se consigue el éxito de una meta.

El Dr Fahed viene de una familia libanesa muy conocida, de uno de los maestros de Akkar, en el norte del Líbano, ya que se divide en, bajás, Bakuat, Ogwat y Viceministros

La historia de un joven empresario que comenzó su carrera de la nada y pronto llegó a ser bien conocido en el mundo de las finanzas y los negocios en el Golfo, Oriente Medio y especialmente en América Latina, donde su nombre comenzó a brillar como una estrella ... Al punto de ser llamado "El príncipe de las finanzas y las inversiones modernas",

En todos estos lugares el Dr Fahed financió varios proyectos de inversión, bienes raíces y varios de reurbanización y Construction hasta hacer que el nombre de sus empresas Zurich Finanzas e Inversiones - Zúrich Fondos de Capital y EURO ÁRABE 
brille en el mundo de los negocios y las finanzas.

También él había establecido las carteras de gestión de activos financieros por cuenta de terceros y en la actualidad gestiona carteras de inversión y sus activos se estiman en $ 4.2 mil millones, y se basó en los proyectos de inversión y los ingresos para cubrir varias inversiones de bienes raíces, la industria, el factor principal de su éxito, y revisando continuamente el estudio de las necesidades del mercado mundial para satisfacer las necesidades productivas.

El desarrollo de bienes raíces, la construcción con tecnología moderna fue asegurada a través del financiamiento para proyectos de avanzada residencial y la construcción de torres y proyectos turísticos, públicos y privados, incluidos los proyectos de turismo e inversiones en Irak, Kuwait, Dubai, Argentina, Nueva Zelanda, Costa Rica , Estados Unidos, México, Brasil y algunos otros países de América Latina



Sus proyectos de inversión están basados en hoteles, complejos turísticos, desarrollar ciudades turísticas, la financiación y la gestión a través de una serie de inversiones estratégicas en materias primas en América Latina, donde ha recibido una amplia cobertura mediática, y se ha ganado el respeto y la fama como uno de los más jóvenes inversores extranjeros, que tiene intereses en petróleo y gas, bienes raíces, construcción, industria, comercio, caracterizado por su capacidad para resolver los problemas financieros y ahorrar dinero, lo que le dio el título de El Príncipe Árabe de las finanzas y donde es muy conocido por su capacidad de reestructuración de empresas en dificultades y la reprogramación de la deuda y salvarlos de la quiebra, como lo hizo con el grupo Suisse capital, mil millones de oro, New Gold, Ojeh árabes, Servicio Aéreo de Capital, Vinnca Parkes, riqueza reino, y empresas internacionales HH y varios otros en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos , América Europa. y Rusia

Es el socio más importante en:

 Al-Manar capital de Kuwait

  Atrinita capital

  Acotta Generale Bank

  Miami International Bank para la financiación

  Niles Banco Mundial

  ING Bank de Suiza

  Contratación MAPAS Grupo

  Grupo RBS Rossi

  Grupo Dragón cincuenta y China

Y muchas otras empresas de desarrollo de bienes raíces y financiamiento.

En resumen, el Dr. Fahd es un auto-didáctico de personalidad única que se hizo a sí mismo y siempre innovador. 

Adopto el principio de la confianza en sí mismo y se basó en las fuentes más importantes para tener éxito.
Un joven seguro de sí mismo que no puede tolerar ningún obstáculo en el camino a sus logros y plenamente consciente de que el camino lo seguirá.

 

Dios Guarde al 

Dr. Fahad Mura'bi

lunes, 23 de diciembre de 2013

Foreign Investments in Argentina- Policies


According to a Presidential decree governing foreign investment in Argentina, foreign companies may invest in Argentina without registration or prior government approval, and on the same terms as investors domiciled in Argentina. Investors are free to enter Argentina through merger, acquisition, green-field investments, or joint ventures. Foreign firms may also participate in publicly-financed research and development programs on a national treatment basis.



In December 2011, the Argentine Congress passed Law 26.737 (Regime for Protection of National Domain over Ownership, Possession or Tenure of Rural Land) limiting foreign ownership of rural land, even when not in border areas, to a maximum of 15 percent of all national productive land. Furthermore, individuals or companies from a same nation cannot hold over 30 percent of that amount; and individually each foreign individual or company faces an ownership cap of 1,000 hectares (2,470 acres) in the most productive farming areas, or the equivalent in terms of productivity levels in other areas. As approved, the law will not be retroactive. Section 11 of the Law establishes that “for the purposes of this Law and according to the BITs underwritten by the Republic of Argentina that are in force at the time this Law becomes valid, the acquisition of rural land shall not be considered an investment as it is a non-renewable natural resource provided by the host country.”



Taxes

Foreign and Argentine firms generally face the same tax liabilities. In general, taxes are assessed on consumption, imports and exports, assets, financial transactions, and property and payroll (social security and related benefits).

Promotion Programs 

The GOA has established a number of investment promotion programs. Those programs allow for Value-Added Tax (VAT) refunds and accelerated depreciation of capital goods for investors and offer tariff incentives for local production of capital goods. They also include sectoral programs, free trade zones, and a Special Customs Area in Tierra del Fuego Province, among other benefits. A complete description of the scope and scale of Argentina’s investment promotion programs and regimes can be found. 



Currency

Since 2011, government restrictions on foreign currency purchases have led to the expansion of an informal retail foreign exchange market. The informal dollar rate reached a record high ($7.54 pesos to the USD) in January 2013, exceeding the official exchange rate ($4.96 pesos to the USD) by more than 50 percent.

Company purchases of foreign exchange are in practice almost halted, even for trade purposes, unless a firm demonstrates it has sold exports for an equivalent amount of foreign exchange. 




Requirements 

The GOA subjects speculative capital inflows to three major requirements: (a) investments may not be transferred out of the country for 365 days after their entry; (b) proceeds from foreign exchange transactions involving these investments must be paid into an account in the local financial system; and (c) a 30 percent unremunerated reserve requirement, meaning 30 percent of such transactions must be deposited in a local financial entity for 365 days in an account that is denominated in dollars and receives no interest payment.

There are some notable exceptions to the deposit requirement. A deposit is not required for capital inflows to finance energy infrastructure. Nor is a deposit required on inflows for the purchase of real property by foreigners as long as the foreign exchange liquidation occurs on the day of settlement (and transfer of the title). A deposit is also not required for inflows from foreigners to be used for (a) tax payment and (b) social security contributions within 10 days of the settlement of the foreign currency. In October 2011, the Central Bank imposed new market controls on non-residents. They are now required to immediately “register capital inflows into the local foreign exchange market when they purchase a local company, contribute capital or purchase real estate.”



Hard currency earnings on exports, both from goods and services, must be converted to pesos in the local foreign exchange market. In 2011, the GOA eliminated the exceptions previously granted to hydrocarbon and mining exports

Formally, no performance requirements are aimed specifically at foreign investors.

Government incentives apply to both foreign and domestic firms.



In general terms, foreign investors have the same rights as Argentines to establish and own businesses, or to acquire and dispose of interests in businesses.


The Argentine government also owns or participates in companies in the following sectors: Civil commercial aviation, water and sanitation, oil and gas, electricity generation, transport, paper production, banking, railway, shipyard, and aircraft ground handling services.

More than 500 U.S. companies have significant investments across a broad range of sectors, employing approximately 155,000 Argentines. Other important foreign sources of investment capital include Spain, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy.


More Info 
Claudia Luna 
claudia@argentinainvestorshub.com

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Ten Reasons to Invest in Argentina


1. Sustained economic growth
 
Growth. Argentina is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The compound annual growth rate for 2003-2007 was 8.8%, coming in just below China (10.7%) and India (8.9%), and well above all other Latin American economies. Projections for 2008 confirm this sustained growth trend. This strong economic performance led to a net job creation of 3.1 million positions since 2003. As a result, the unemployment rate is currently at the lowest point of the past fifteen years (7.5%).
 
Solid macro foundation. Investment—measured as a percent of GDP—reached 24.3% in 2007, the highest level of the last three decades, higher than Brazil, Chile and Mexico. Unlike previous growth cycles, Argentina shows a sound fiscal and current account surplus (3.2% and 2.8% of GDP, respectively). Furthermore, the Central Bank’s foreign exchange reserves remain at an unprecedented level (US$46.2 billion at the end of 2007). These performance figures are the basis of Argentina’s projected sustainable growth in the foreseeable future.


 
Exports. Exports doubled in the last five years, reaching US$65.8 billion in 2007 and a projected level of US$78.7 billion in 2008. Rising international prices, an expanding export capacity and a competitive real exchange rate were the key factors for such a performance. Not only traditional primary commodities are leading this growth, but also Argentine exports of manufactures (for example, automobiles, food and beverages, and design manufactures) and value added services (such as information technologies, professional consultancy, and tourism) are expanding at accelerated rates.
 

 
2. Attractive business profitability
 
Business results. Argentina offers investors attractive profitability in a wide range of sectors. Earnings as a percent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock are currently at the highest level of the last 15 years and reached 9.3% in 2007. Earnings as a percent of revenues for the top 300 foreign companies operating in the country are also at elevated historical levels and averaged 12.6% in 2003-2005.
 


Legal framework. By law, FDI receives equal treatment than domestic investment. Free remittance of profits and capital abroad is allowed. There are no sectors restricted to transnational companies’ involvement. In addition, Argentina holds 19 bilateral treaties for the avoidance of double taxation and 55 bilateral investment treaties for the protection and promotion of investments.
 

 
3. A globally and regionally integrated economy
 
Open economy. Trade, financial and investment flows link Argentina to the global and regional economy. Argentina is a founding member of the WTO and actively participates in the multilateral trading system. Argentina’s exports and imports of goods and services represent almost half of its GDP. The average import tariff for agricultural products is 9.9% and 10.5% for non-agricultural products. In addition, Argentina is a full member of Mercosur, a customs union which also includes Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay (Venezuela is currently negotiating to become a full member of the trade bloc). The intra-Mercosur trade tariff is 0% and a Common External Tariff (CET) applies to trade with non-Mercosur countries. Mercosur is a common market open to the world. A Preferential Trade Agreement with India is in place, a free-trade agreement with Israel is awaiting Congress’ approval and diverse trade agreements are under negotiation with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Morocco. A more comprehensive agreement with the European Union is under negotiation. Mercosur has also been an active participant in the negotiations of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA).
 


Mercosur. Mercosur offers investors in Argentina access to a large and attractive regional market as well as the market access benefits from trade negotiations with Latin America and third countries and regions. In Mercosur, Argentina has preferential access (0% tariff) to a regional market of 238 million inhabitants, with a combined GDP of US$1,607 billions (2007). Argentina’s outstanding economic performance has transformed the country into the main growth engine of Mercosur’s intra-regional trade, contributing 64% of the increase in intra-Mercosur imports in 1998-2007. As part of Mercosur, Argentina has signed Free Trade Agreements and/or Economic Complementation Agreements with Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela (associate members of Mercosur).


 
Foreign direct investment. More than 1,000 overseas companies operate in the country, including half of Fortune 100 firms, and many have more than half a century of presence in the country. Transnational companies are involved in a wide range of activities in such diverse sectors as agro-industries, automotive industry, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, information technologies, telecommunications, public utilities, finance and retail. Foreign firms represent 67% of the country’s 500 largest non-financial enterprises and account for more than 80% of their sales, three times the region’s average (ECLAC, 2007). FDI has exhibited a dynamic performance since 2004, and reached US$5.7 billion in 2007, a level 14% above 2006 inflows and also higher than last decade’s average annual flows net of privatizations (US$5.3 billion). Recent flows are the result of the increase in production capacity of transnational corporations with long-standing presence in the country and of new transnational firms entering the domestic market, resulting both in greenfield investments. Unlike previous phases, mergers and acquisitions represent currently a small part of total FDI (less than 5% in 2007) and reinvestment of earnings are at record-high historical levels (over 25%).
 
4. A diversified economy
 
Value added products. Argentina is a growing producer of technological and differentiated goods and services. In fact, it is the second largest producer of genetically modified crops, the world’s fourth largest producer and exporter of television content, and as any tourist will attest to: a world renowned producer of high-quality gourmet beef. The software and IT services industry has been growing at a compound rate of 20% per year since 2002; at the same time, its exports have been increasing at an annual rate of 24% for the same period. Automotive production and exports also expanded significantly, at a compound annual rate of 29% and 22%, respectively, over the last five years. Recent investments in agro-industry, biofuels, creative industries, professional services and tourism, among others, are also expanding the domestic production capacity for the local and global markets.
 
Commodity leader. Current and projected global consumption patterns and trends entirely match Argentina’s productive capacity. In a context of increasing global demand for food and natural products, Argentina is a key producer and exporter of commodities and raw materials: it is the world’s leading exporter of sunflower oil, soybean oil, pears and lemons, among a diversified basket of agricultural products. In fact, exports of primary products increased 90% over the period of 2003-2007 and exports of agricultural-based manufactured goods grew 92% in the same period, topping US$19 billion in 2007. The country shows a diversified export pattern, exhibiting an export concentration index that ranks Argentina right after Canada and the United Kingdom and over countries such as New Zealand, India, Mexico, South Africa and Australia, among others, according to the World Bank (World Trade Indicators, 2008).
 
5. Skilled and talented human resources
 
Human capital. Argentina is internationally acknowledged for its well trained and highly educated human resources. The country ranks first in the region in educational attainment and adult literacy and has educational levels similar to developed countries like Italy and Israel (UNESCO Global Education Database, 2007).
 
Brainpower. Argentina offers a pool of motivated and talented entrepreneurs. The country ranks 10th in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2007) and counts with world-class business schools. More than 65,000 undergraduate and 4,600 postgraduate students from 103 universities across the country enter the labor market each year. English penetration is among the highest in the developing world, as shown by Cambridge University’s English Exams results that place Argentina above Brazil, Chile, France, Italy, Indonesia, Mexico and Spain (Cambridge ESOL, 2007).
 
Innovation driven. Argentina’s professionals also have outstanding capabilities for technological innovation. The number of scientists and engineers devoted to research and development activities per million inhabitants is higher than Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay (UNESCO, 2007). Notably, the number of patents per million inhabitants registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office has been the highest in the region in the last 40 years (1963-2005).
 

 
6. Abundant and diverse natural resources
 
Natural riches. Argentina is one of the world’s most geographically varied and resource rich territories. It is the second largest country in Latin America and the eighth in the world. Along its 2.8 million square kilometers Argentina is endowed with extraordinary fertile agriculture lands (mainly in the Pampa Húmeda), unexploited forest resources (mostly in the Northeast), exploitable mining deposits (along the 4,500 kilometers of the Andean Mountain Range) and rich fisheries (along the 4,700 kilometers of the Atlantic Coast).
 
Unique geography. Exuberant beauty and extraordinary flora and fauna spread along Argentina’s territory. Visitors are surprised by blue lakes, high peaks, large salt pans, paleontological sites, fertile valleys, snow-covered volcanoes, subtropical rain forests, white deserts, long rivers, great waters, boundless flat lands and vibrant cities. Argentina promotes sustainable development and natural resource protection. The country ranks 38th among 149 countries on the Environmental Performance Index (University of Yale, 2008).


 
7. Remarkable quality of life
 
Live Argentina. Argentina enjoys an outstanding quality of life; ranking 11th in the Quality of Life Index elaborated by the trade publication International Living (2008) and is the second top tourist destination in Latin America (World Tourist Organization, 2007). The high quality of life, rich cultural heritage and a people known for its hospitality and warmness make Argentina an exceptional place to live.
 
To your health. Argentina ranks first in Latin America in the United Nations Human Development Index (2007/2008) and in the UN Gender-related Development Index (2007/2008). In both the areas of health and education, there are prestigious local institutions whose services are comparable to their best international counterparts. Visitors will find a number of top bilingual schools specializing in the English, German, French and Italian languages, as well as complex care medical centers in every major city.
 
Tickets please. The vivacious life in Argentina’s main urban centers is world renowned, where dynamic and diverse cultural activities include 740 museums, 2,807 theatres and 498 cinemas. Argentina’s sporting events (the football classic—yes, soccer—Boca vs. River stands out), as well as the possibility to practice every imaginable sport, will impress any sports afficionado. Argentina was nominated the best golf destination in the region (International Golf Travel Market, 2007) for example.
 
Capital views. The capital city, Buenos Aires, is an attractive metropolis with first-rate hotels and restaurants, and an active nightlife. Calm residential neighborhoods in the suburbs to the busy streets lined with French style petits hôtels in Recoleta are but two of the diverse neighborhoods in the city. Buenos Aires is considered the second best city to visit in the world (Travel & Leisure, 2007) and ranks second in Latin America in the Worldwide Quality of Living Survey (Mercer Human Resource Consulting, 2007). Owing to its traditional design background and strong contemporary art scene, Buenos Aires was appointed first UNESCO City of Design in 2005.
 
 
 
8. A vibrant culture
 
Creative industries. Argentina is a country endowed with an enormously rich and varied culture. From music, dance and theatre to cinema, literature and plastic arts, the intense cultural life makes for a growing cultural and creative industry, which represents almost 3% of GDP (a level above the region’s average).
 
Tango. Tango music and dance are world renowned and today stand as the main “porteño” cultural icon, as shown by the growing sale of records, tickets for concerts, dance shows, dance classes, shoes, trinkets and specialized publications. Tango-themed tours are increasingly popular, as visitors cannot resist the music and dancing at Milongas, the tango events held at local dance halls. 



Step by step. But not everything boils down to tango in Argentina. Folk dances are popular and a new generation of ballet dancers offers marvelous performances at the splendid Buenos Aires Opera House (Teatro Colón) and diverse open-air scenarios. Argentina is also known for its theater industry that can be compared to that of very few countries in the world; with over 200 plays shown regularly on Saturdays: 10 shows per hour. Indeed, the national film industry reached its height last decade with the arrival on the scene of young directors making up the “new Argentine cinema”. In 2007, Argentina experienced extraordinary growth in the movie industry, when 80 national films were released. The television content and advertising industries are also developing at high speeds and increasingly supplying regional and global markets.
 
Literature and works of art. Admiration for Argentine artists and authors goes well beyond the country’s national borders. The most famous of Argentine literature exponents is Jorge Luis Borges, but it also includes three other Miguel de Cervantes Prize winners (Ernesto Sábato, Adolfo Bioy Casares and Juan Gelman) and a new generation of gifted young writers. The Argentine people’s growing interest in reading can be measured by attendance records at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, which was visited by 1.2 million people this year. Meanwhile, Argentine works of art are experiencing an unprecedented growth in sales with roughly 4,000 works sold in 2007 alone.
 
 
 
9. Quality connectivity and modern infraestructure
 
Wired. Argentina benefits from advanced and competitive telecommunications in a highly deregulated market. Large capital investments have resulted in digital networks with national and international connectivity. Fixed-line and mobile density in Argentina (105 subscribers per 100 inhabitants) is the highest in Latin America; while Internet penetration (21 users per 100 people) is increasing rapidly, ranking well above the region’s average (World Bank, 2008). Companies also value Argentina’s time zone (GMT-03:00), which allows them to efficiently serve both American and European markets.


 
High road. The country has a developed transport and infrastructure system: more than 38,700 kilometers of national roads; one of the longest rail road networks in the world (35,753 kilometers); 25 seaports and 38 river ports; and 58 airports (23 international). More than 25 airlines offer non-stop flights from Argentina to more than 40 destinations in five continents. In fact, Argentina ranks second in the Logistics Performance Index in the region and is the only Latin American country among the world’s top 50 countries in terms of ease and affordability of arranging international shipments (World Bank, 2007).
 

 
 
10. Public sector supportive of investment
 
ProsperAr. The recent creation of Argentina’s National Investment Development Agency, ProsperAr, is a clear sign of the government’s commitment to support the expansion of investment and the attraction of FDI for competitiveness and sustainable development.
 
Investment incentives. Argentina’s strategy to attract investment also includes a series of fiscal, export-related, training, innovation and industry-related incentives. A number of incentives designed to promote investment and improve profitability are in place at the national, regional and municipal level. Specifically, Argentina offers investors: fiscal and tax benefits to reduce the fiscal burden of the investment phase (0% tariff on imports of capital goods, accelerated depreciation for machinery and equipment, early recovery of Value Added Tax); incentives for export promotion (reimbursement of VAT, drawback mechanisms, temporary admission regime); fiscal credit for specific training programs; and funds for scientific and technological research and innovation. Furthermore, some investment schemes are in place in sectors such as software, biotechnology, biofuels, autoparts, mining and forestry.


Why to Invest in Argentina


Argentina has a highly diversified economy with the primary, secondary and tertiary sector representing respectively 14%, 21% and 65% of the economy.

Argentina offers a range of profitable investment opportunities supported by its highly qualified human resources, who are known for their versatility and talent; a primary sector internationally recognised for its abundance of natural resources and high productivity levels; a modern and permanently expanding infrastructure; a solid macroeconomic context ensuring competitive costs; and a public sector actively supporting business.



Argentina, a country with strong ties to Latin America is a full member of the MERCOSUR with preferential access (0% tariff) to a regional market of 275 million people and a combined GDP (PPP) of US$ 3.5 trillion, a member of Union of South American Nations (UNASUR); Latin American Integration Association (ALADI); and Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). It is also a member of the G-20 and a founding member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Argentina is fully committed to developing multilateral investment as demonstrated by its role as an Observer at the Investment Committee of the OECD since 1996. In addition, it is a member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and a member of the World Bank group, whose objective is to mitigate the investment risks and provide advice and information on investment opportunities in emerging economies.

Sustainable economic growth

  • Argentina is one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide, a leader in Latin America for the past decade.
  • Sustainable macroeconomy: sustained external surplus, accumulated international reserves, consolidated fiscal solvency and a substantial reduction in public debt.
  • High investment rate in the last 30 years (24.5% of GDP in 2011).
  • Record-high exports of goods and services in 2011, close to US$ 100 billion.
  • The region's highest per capita income in terms of purchasing power (2011).
  • Dynamic domestic market: 8% annual expansion in consumption in real terms since 2003.
  • Five million new jobs created since 2002; a decrease in unemployment levels from 21.5% (2002) to 6.9% (2012).
  • Improved income distribution: the Gini ratio has been consistently dropping in the 2003–2011 period,from 0.53 to 0.43.

Diversified economy

  • Diversified productive matrix with investment opportunities in every sector.
  • Great technological development in the agribusiness value chain, including innovation in seeding, direct sowing, precision agriculture, agricultural machinery production, silo bag storage and vaccine development for animal health, among others.
  • Leading country in the international food market, with exports exceeding US$ 25 billion in 2011.
  • One of the world's main exporters of vegetal oils, cereals, meat, fruit, honey and wine, among other products.
  • High sanitation and environmental standards that meet the most demanding requirements from global food and beverage consumers.
  • Industrial structure with a strong tradition in diverse productive sectors: agro-industry, textiles, footwear and handbags, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, capital goods, durable consumer goods, automotive and auto parts, etc.
  • Accelerated development of renewable energy, biotechnology, software, creative industries and other frontier sectors.
  • Highest proportion of FDI projects with high technological intensity in South America (ECLAC).


Abundant and diverse natural resources

  • 8th largest country in the world and 2nd in Latin America (3.8 million km2).
  • 9th largest extension of agricultural area in the world with 170 million hectares of arable lands (FAO).
  • Highest agricultural productivity levels in the world.
  • Ample forest resources: 1.2 million hectares of planted forests (FAO).
  • 4,500 km of mountain ranges with mining resources: gold, copper, lithium, carbon, lead, zinc, tin, silver and potassium.
  • Vast oil and gas resources with exploration and exploitation opportunities.
  • Ranked 3rd worldwide in shale oil and shale gas reserves.
  • High development potential for hydraulic energy, which accounts for more than one third of the country's total electricity output.
  • Promising developments in renewable energy (wind, biofuel, solar, geothermal, biomass).



Skilled and highly creative workforce

  • Workforce internationally renowned for its skill set, creativity and versatility.
  • More than 98,000 graduates from higher education programs and almost 11,000 postgraduate students from 115 universities across the country enter the labour market each year.
  • Economically active population (EAP) with the highest education level in Latin America.
  • Latin American country with the highest number of Nobel Prizes awarded in science (three prizes).
  • Highest level of public investment in education in the region (equal to 6% of GDP).

 

"Mercosur is one of the top markets for PSA Peugeot global development strategy. Moreover, the continuous investments in our production centre in El Palomar confirms Argentina´s great possibilities as a regional sourcing hub"

Argentina has strong relations with Brazil. 



JAVIER VARELA SOBRADO
PRESIDENT AND GENERAL DIRECTOR
PSA PEUGEOT CITRÖEN ARGENTINA

 

"The high standard of technology and innovation, the pool of local creative talent of international quality and the competitive cost level were the main reasons for choosing Argentina. We firmly believe that the country has the ability to become a creative player on the global scene."