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Hans Schulz

Hans Schulz es asesor independiente de inversiones sostenibles emergentes. Previamente, se desempeñó como vicepresidente interino del Sector Privado y Operaciones sin Garantía Soberana del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), y como Gerente General del Departamento de Financiamiento Estructurado y Corporativo, donde supervisaba las operaciones del sector privado del Banco en materia de infraestructura, mercados financieros, industrias y servicios, y salud y educación. Previamente, Hans dirigió el grupo de mercados financieros y condujo la creación del Programa de Facilitación del Financiamiento al Comercio Exterior del BID. También ejerció el cargo de Asesor Senior sobre el Sector Privado al Vice Presidente Ejecutivo del BID. Antes de ingresar al BID, Hans se desempeñó en la Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) en Venezuela, la Oficina de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) en Chile, y en WestLB en Alemania. Hans es ciudadano alemán y posee una maestría en economía de Southern Illinois University y licenciaturas en economía y administración y empresas de la Universidad de Marburg en Alemania.

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A Green Revolution under the Central American Sun: Solar energy in Honduras
A Green Revolution under the Central American Sun: Solar energy in Honduras

[caption id="attachment_2625" align="alignleft" width="448"] Solar energy in Honduras: the roof of Embotelladora de Sula[/caption] The same sun that bathes Central America’s beaches is an increasingly valuable asset for many companies in the region. That is the case with the Honduran bottling plant Embotelladora de Sula, one of the largest rooftop photovoltaic projects in Latin America.

Every watt matters: Geothermal and COP20
Every watt matters: Geothermal and COP20

Latin America and the Caribbean leads the world in renewable energy.  Hydropower makes up 60% of the generation matrix.  Still, there is vast untapped potential for low-carbon energy development. During my current trip to the COP20 in Lima, Peru, I had a chance to focus on the long-established source of renewable energy that has yet to reach its full potential: geothermal in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The private sector celebrates International Human Solidarity Day
The private sector celebrates International Human Solidarity Day

December 20th marks the United Nation's International Human Solidarity Day, a day for "people from all nations, faiths, cultures and traditions to work together in common cause," according to Ban Ki-Moon. To commemorate the importance of solidarity, I wanted to share an experience that allowed my team of private sector experts to work with an indigenous community in Panama. A shared appreciation for skills-based volunteering and sustainable business facilitated the partnership.

Climate finance and Climate Investment Funds
Climate finance and Climate Investment Funds

What do Bob Marley and climate change have in common? Never would I have thought there might be a connection between Bob Marley and climate change. "It's all about 'One Love,'" repeated the Honorable Minister Ian Hayles of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, when he opened the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) Partnership Forum in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Obviously the minister realizes it is slightly more complicated than just “one love.” But starting with a little love, and, equally importantly, simplicity made the issue of climate change a tad more entertaining and understandable for the 500 plus global participants at this week’s event.  

Energy Efficiency: A game changer for business & the environment
Energy Efficiency: A game changer for business & the environment

Energy efficiency is a simple concept. Do more with less. Channeled through a wide array of industries and organizational departments in Latin America and the Caribbean and elsewhere, a serious approach to energy efficiency has many winners - consumers, private firms and governments.

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From knowledge to reality: Leveling the playing field for women

What a coincidence that during the same week, the IMF published “Women, Work and the Economy”, the Clinton Global Initiative announced numerous initiatives to empower women and the IDB hosted Jackie VanderBrug to kick off a speaker series highlighting influential professionals who promote women in the private sector. While long overdue, the issue of gender is getting the traction it deserves.