AL-INVEST Verde News
In the framework of the AL-INVEST Verde programme, a project to boost the circular economy in textile MSMEs is launched.
Lima, 27 June 2023 - According to a study (2021) by the National Society of Industries, the textile and clothing sector in Peru is among the top 5 industries with the greatest economic activity and it is estimated that it generates around 400 thousand jobs. Likewise, the Ministry of Production points out that, as of 2020, more than
AL-INVEST Verde DPI drives digital modernisation at the IP Office Paraguay (DINAPI)
Paraguay, 23 June 2023 - AL-INVEST Verde DPI, in collaboration with the Paraguayan Intellectual Property Office (DINAPI), has initiated a comprehensive study entitled "Digital Modernisation: Diagnosis and Action Plan of DINAPI". The main objective of this project is to identify the digital transformation priorities of DINAPI and to develop a strategic action plan to improve the
High-level seminar in Paraguay to promote dialogue on leather sustainability and international trade
Asunción, 15 June 2023 - The Investment and Exports Network (REDIEX) of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Paraguay (MIC), with the support of the European Union, organised a high-level seminar to promote dialogue on the importance of sustainability in the meat and leather value chain as a tool to promote the development of the meat and leather value chain.
Dialogue on the EU regulation on deforestation-free chains in the coffee sector
06 June 2023.- Component 2 of AL-INVEST Verde organised the round table "Coffee and the EU regulation on deforestation-free chains", with the participation of representatives from the European Union and countries such as Brazil, Ecuador and Peru, and with the participation of other coffee producing countries in the Americas.
Strengthening judges' knowledge of trademark infringement in MERCOSUR and Chile
Paraguay, 05 June 2023 - The "International Seminar on Trademark Infringement for Judges of MERCOSUR and Chile" will be held on 20 and 21 June. This event, jointly organised by Component 3, the Directorate of Intellectual Property of the Supreme Court of Paraguay and the National Directorate of Intellectual Property of Paraguay (DINAPI), with the participation of
AL-INVEST Verde Ecuador Chapter: implementing sustainable and eco-innovative practices
Ecuador, 23 May 2023 - With the aim of implementing sustainable and eco-innovative practices in Ecuador for SMEs and/or associations, the project "AL-INVEST Verde Ecuador Chapter", co-financed by the European Union, was presented. This initiative will be implemented by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (fedeXpor) to support practices in favour of production, consumption and integrated management.
Support to Minas Gerais (Brazil) in coffee chain traceability
Brazil, 25 May 2023 - Component 2 of AL-INVEST Verde supports the development of the Selo Verde-MG IT platform in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. This system analyses rural coffee properties in the state of Minas Gerais and, by cross-checking data and images, determines the sustainable character of the production process and, among other things
SEMINAR FOR JUDGES AND PROSECUTORS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENTS
This seminar has a twofold objective. Firstly, to build networks between intellectual property rights (IPR) stakeholders such as judges, prosecutors and customs in order to strengthen IPR-specific knowledge in courts. Secondly, to analyse IPR infringements through the exchange of best practices.
AL-INVEST Verde announces Second Call for Innovative Proposals to boost the green economy in Latin America
Lima, 23 May 2023 - AL-INVEST Verde, a programme funded by the European Union (EU), seeks to promote the growth of SMEs in Latin America by supporting their transition to a more circular economy, enabling them to implement sustainable practices such as reducing the carbon footprint of their processes and increasing efficiency in the use of energy.