Women in Business 2024 In 2024, boards of directors in Mexico remain predominantly composed of men, with women holding just 13% of the seats.  The participation of women in senior executive positions has declined. While women in CEO roles dropped from 4% to 3%. Nearly half of the companies have at least one reporting error … Continue reading Women in Business 2024

Nearshoring: priorities for regional development Nuevo León, Aguascalientes and Coahuila have favorable conditions to attract investment related to nearshoring. They have more skilled labor, better working conditions and better infrastructure. However, access to water as a basic input is a challenge. Oaxaca, the State of Mexico and Zacatecas present challenges in attracting investment due to … Continue reading Nearshoring: priorities for regional development

IMCO and Wilson Center assess USMCA four years down the road  The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) celebrates its fourth anniversary on July 1. The USMCA modernized the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and gave continuity to the regulatory framework of the trade relationship between Mexico, the United States and Canada. With four years … Continue reading IMCO and Wilson Center assess USMCA four years down the road

In Mexico, do women govern differently? Up to date, evidence suggests that a governor’s gender does not determine the outcomes of their administration. The 2024 election results provide an opportunity to generate more evidence on the performance of men and women in state governments. According to UN Women, worldwide, nine out of ten heads of … Continue reading In Mexico, Do Women Govern Differently?

Written by: Valeria Moy, General Director. There are few occasions when a non-native English speaker can use that word. As I pronounce it, I become aware of its complexity. That is exactly how the US-Mexico relationship is. In a few weeks, Mexico will hold the largest elections in the country’s history. The presidency, nine governorships, … Continue reading Intertwined

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) related to the relocation of productive chains in Mexico during the first nine months of 2023 grew by 47% compared to the same period in 2022. In contrast, FDI, unrelated to that trend, decreased by (-)27% during the same period. In face of an adverse and uncertain international context, given disruptions … Continue reading Economic activities related to nearshoring drive FDI inflows in Mexico

Another year without progress for women in the Federal Public Administration Mexico ranks third with least women representation in top public sector positions in Latin America, trailing behind Guatemala and Brazil. To measure, highlight and monitor gender gaps within federal ministries, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) analyzed1 the roles and salary tiers of over … Continue reading Another year without progress for women in the Federal Public Administration