Time for Social Ventures in Mexico

This week I am going to talk about Mexico. Quite strange! This is strange, not because of the fact that I am Mexican and I love my country, but because I will try to convince you to take a look down the south border for new social ventures.

On the one hand, in recent weeks, some distinguished publications such as The Economist and the New York Times have been talking about current and future economic perspectives of Mexico. (Señores, Start Your Engines, The Economist; How Mexico Got back in the Game, The New York Times). These emphasize about the dominance that Mexico is showing compared to the BRICS, due to its stable and increasing economy, low supplies costs, and its proximity to the United States. An interesting scene for entrepreneurs is taking place in Mexico.

On the other hand, Mexico is still looking for help. As the United Nations Development Program argues, “people throughout the developing world are increasingly demanding to be heard.” The 2013 Human Development Report, which will be launched on March 14 in Mexico, will describe how global dynamics are driving to long-term implications for human development such as the provision of public goods. A clear necessity for social innovation is also happening in Mexico.

Although both scenarios, growth and need, seem to be contradictory, they represent the real situation of “fast-rising powers of the developing world.” Nonetheless, these also represent a stimulating opportunity to invest in new social ventures in Mexico. I hope this entry has accomplished its goal. Thanks for reading it.