IPD - Instituto de Promoção do Desenvolvimento

The Ministry for Agrarian Development (MDA) extended the deadline for businesses and business networks wishing to participate in BioFach Latin America 2009 to Sep. 30. The trade show will be held in São Paulo city, October 28-30, at the Transamerica Expocenter. 15 businesses will be chosen from the country’s five regions. BioFach Latin America is a business trade show geared to the organics industry that provides high visibility and the opportunity to launch new products, hold

Orbis, operating in Curitiba since 2004, was born from the first edition of ICONS, held in 2003, in Curitiba. The role of the Observatory is to contribute to sustainable development by analyzing and monitoring prosperity and quality of life. Inspired on UN’s Global Urban Observatory (GUO), Orbis is an initiative of the Federation of Industries of Paraná  (Fiep), the Social Service of the Industry (Sesi-Pr), and of the Development Promotion Institute (IPD). Besides

The Forum results from discussions held during the Future 10 Paraná Forum held in 2005   Last Friday (11) the Future 10 Permanent Paraná Forum was launched in Curitiba as a spinoff from the Future 10 Paraná Forum held in 2005 a joint initiative of the Paraná Communication Network (RCP), the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Fiep), the Development Promotion Institute (IPD), and other business institutions. Leaders from several

Natural and organic cosmetics are not just another fad, but rather, better health care. Learn the differences between the two and how to identify potentially harmful chemicals By Rayanne Portugal It is possible to take care of your health while being ecologically correct. This is the main attraction of organic cosmetics. Made from 100% natural components, their production processes are also totally sustainable, from raw-materials to marketing. This provides the consumer with a certified quality product