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ISIC

June 6, 2025

In our recent dealings with a prominent Middle Eastern consulting firm, we encountered a bewildering “benchmark requirement” that was purportedly designed to ensure top‐quality industry classification. The brief required consultants to base their entire ISIC‐code benchmarking exercise on “standards” from the following institutions: The World Economic Forum (WEF) The World Bank Group – Global Indicators […]

Brazil, International Trade

October 2, 2024

Brazil, a global leader in fruit production, is gearing up to expand its presence in the international market. While the country contributed less than 1% to global fruit exports last year, with $1.2 billion in exports, there is immense potential for growth. As the third-largest fruit producer worldwide, Brazil's abundant supply of tropical fruits like [...]