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Telework: From Necessity to Competitive Advantage
When moving from to and providing independent on projects based in places like Burkina Faso, Ecuador or Venezuela, teleworking seemed like a necessity. Today, lower overhead costs and recent pandemics suggest that the tacit knowledge gained, the robust network of international experts developed, and proven ability to effectively lead and work remotely have become a competitive advantage. We stand ready to support you and your projects to become more bankable, credible and sustainable.
Seeing a reindeer in a bar makes you wonder…
Having recently returned from a with in balmy Belo Horizonte, Brazil, I decided to embrace the winter in Wisconsin, and celebrate 10 inches of fresh snow by taking my family skiing. - Consider my surprise when noticing a reindeer prancing through the bar while I was enjoying a drink at the chalet. Read More
Welcoming Patricia Darez as a Prizma Associate
It is a pleasure to introduce you to Patricia Darez, a multilingual Chartered Engineer with more than 11 years’ international experience, based in Chile. Patricia is adding considerable additional depth and renewable expertise to .
Prizma Attending IFC’s Sustainability Exchange 2016
I am excited to be among the 200 global executives and practitioners from companies, NGOs, the public sector, international development agencies and academia who have been invited to attend IFC’s 10th annual flagship event.
This invitation-only event, which will be hosted at the IFC from 25-26 May 2016 in Washington DC, is designed to generate frank dialogue on sharing value across business and society, and address sustainability challenges and opportunities faced by infrastructure and natural resource actors in emerging markets.
Prizma re-engaged by InterEnergy for E&S due diligence review
was recently re-engaged by , a regional power company, to conduct an environmental and social due diligence review for two small wind developments in Chile. This review will address also the relevant requirements of the , and the World Bank Group's environmental, health and safety guidelines for . - Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Pi
See you at RECAM 2016 in Panama
While watching the snow fall in Wisconsin, I jumped at the invitation to co-present at , the Renewable Energy Central America conference which will be held in early March 2016 in sunny Panama. Will you be at RECAM in Panama? Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-OY Read More
Thankful for bounty of opportunities
As part of , a boutique environmental and social advisory practice, I have been fortunate to be able to contribute to some unique projects. These include the Laudato Si Wind development in Penonomé Panama, which was recently visited by former US President Bill Clinton, as well as Lucara Diamond, which recently recovered a 1,111 carat gem quality diamond in Bostwana. You can read more about these projects and Prizma's involvement below. Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-NR
Wind farms and Completos in Chile
Chile is really growing on me. Three trips over the past three months have allowed me to visit different parts of Chile, experience an inviting culture, see diverse projects ranging from copper mining to renewables, and food I have not had before: including the humble Completo. -- Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Nj Read More
Prizma Re-engaged by Sonnedix Group’s Atacama Solar Project in Chile
was recently re-engaged to support Atacama Solar PV Project (the Project) with the development of a series of bankable environmental and social documents and plans. The Project consists of the construction of a phased and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant to generate electricity and supply it to Chile’s national grid system.
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Who is Prizma and what do we do?
Having just returned from an , it's time to launch Prizma's - now more mobile friendly - . It highlights our core environmental, social and sustainability advisory services for projects typically involving financing from Development Financial Institutions, such as the International Finance Corporation () or the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (), and Private Equity Funds. -- Shortlink: http://wp.me/p27qSt-Mf
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