Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
Knowledge city
The term "Knowledge City" is short hand for a regional economy driven by high value-added manufacturing and services created through research, technology and human capital.
Knowledge City:
Banking & Financial Services
“Mexico is a great investment opportunity for both domestic and foreign capital. I think Mexico City is and will remain of the most attractive cities for investment.”
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Ignacio Deschamps González, CEO, BBVA Bancomer |
Mexico City is the center of financial and commercial activity in Mexico and home to Latin America’s second largest stock exchange. With almost 20 million residents and a GDP similar to that of London and Osaka, Mexico City presents a myriad of market opportunities for a several types of businesses, including banks, financial institutions and insurance companies. In addition, Mexico City’s strategic location in the center of Mexico helps banks strengthen their market in Latin America and has been important in contributing to the capital’s increasingly competitive position in the banking and financial sector.
Facts and Figures:
- In 2008, 55% of Mexico’s financial sector GDP was generated in Mexico City.
- With a AAA debt rating, Mexico City’s public finances are healthy and are supporting an engine of economic development and investment.
- Mexico City has learned from previous banking crises and developed a legal framework; capitalization and financial information disclosure regulations that even surpass the Basel III Standard, an international regulatory framework for banks.
- Mexico City is taking steps to reduce its informal economy, or “black market,” (estimated in 2010 to include 30% of the city’s 8 million employed citizens) by promoting liberalized labor policies, creation of small enterprises, and tax incentives.
Focus on Banking & Financial Services:
BBVA Bancomer is Mexico’s largest bank and is based in Mexico City. Serving 16 million customers, Bancomer has a reputation for tailoring their services to client needs. They offer credit that is accessible and easy to deal with for a wide variety of business sectors and they provide experienced management of investment portfolios. Ignacio Deschamps Gonzalez, the CEO of Bancomer believes that Mexico City is poised to grow competitively and “in the financial market, the banking sector is going to grow enormously.”
other focus areas:
Education
“Education should be at the heart of public policy, for it is through education that social issues can really be addressed.” — Mario Delgado Carillo, Secretary of Education, Mexico City Education is the foundation of a knowledge-based economy. A comprehensive education builds the skills, values and knowledge that will drive… read more
Healthcare
“In Mexico City, there is a pro bono law which ensures that anyone living here who doesn’t receive social security benefits can get free medical check-ups, medicines, analysis, scans, hospitalization and surgery, all without any cost…The backbone of the city government’s health program is preventative action.” — Dr. Armando Ahued,… read more
Human Capital
“Mexico City’s government is committed to transforming the city into a highly competitive marketplace that stands among the best in the world.” — Mayor Marcelo Ebrard The third largest city in the world in terms of population, Mexico City has more than a large labor force; it has a knowledgeable… read more
Information Technologies & Telecommunications
“This city really demands solutions up front and it generates them, too. Microsoft Mexico has developed successful strategies that have then been implemented in other countries.” — Enrique Simón Rueda, Sales OEM Manager, Microsoft Latin America Mexico City is continuing to invest in its telecommunications infrastructure so businesses and individuals… read more
Science & Technology
“Government funding for research at the universities that are generating new knowledge, when passed off to the companies, will result in processes that positively impact society and the economy.” — Dr. Juan Pedro Laclette, Senior Researcher, Institute of Biomedical Research, UNAM Mexico City is poised to emerge as a major… read more
Social Freedoms
“Mexico City’s civil society has a mature citizenship card. The dynamics of freedom and the force of public opinion are on the side of civil society...” — Rogelio Gómez Hermosillo, World Bank consultant and Chairman, Alianza Cívica Mexico City has a long tradition of respecting political liberties and freedoms. Freedom… read more
Sustainability
“We are cleaning up our city and we want to project it. We want to convey the image of a green city that is committed to sustainability.” — Martha Delgado, Secretary, Department of the Environment, Mexico City As in any megacity, Mexico City faces a variety of environmental challenges. Urban… read more
Voices from the city:
Pozole, The Mexican Comfort Food
Two shy campesinas, attired in home-made cotton dresses with rebozos draped over their shoulders, waited patiently at the counter of the carnicería. When their turn came they asked for “una cabeza, por favor” (“a head, please”). read more
February 10 – May 03, 2012
April 12 – April 29, 2012
Zocalo--La corrala del mitote,
Perfomance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV
A powerful performance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV that demonstrates rivalries and moral dilemmas were as relevant in the past as they are today. Takes place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday and at 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. read more
April 21 – June 24, 2012
Orquesta Filharmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico - Tlalpan
Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra Performances
Mexico City’s world-renowned Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Strauss, Mendelssohn, and other great names in music history. read more
May 24 – May 26, 2012
World Trade Center, Mexico City
Habitat Expo
A popular interior design and architecture exhibition that features close to 210 exhibitors. read more
May 26, 2012
Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, Mexico City
Roma Condesa Cultural Corridor
Experience the city’s avant-garde art and design and flavorful cuisine by visiting participating exhibits and restaurants. read more
Surprising Fact
According to the webometrics Ranking of World Universities, Mexico's universities rank second only to Brazil in Latin America.
Overheard
In Mexico City, the innovative new bus system is just one of the steps the city's officials have taken in recent months to hit its goal of slashing 7 million tons of CO2 equivalent below 2007 levels by 2012. Last year, [Environment Minister] Delgado said, the city reduced emissions by 2 percent.
— Lisa Friedman, Environment & Energy News