FOR A MUCH BETTER 2021!

Standing in March, we thought that all plans were destroyed, but with energy, creativity and a lot of strength we racked our brains to find a new route. Like many, in Chile and the world, we draw on all our resources and reinvent ourselves. 2020 has ended up being a year of great growth for Softpower .We thank you for your trust and we invite you to learn about this year’s journey. Jennyfer Salvo, CEO of Softpower Connections, invites you to continue innovating and creating together in 2021. https://youtu.be/vLzel8iloiE

International experts debate the effectiveness of vaccines for COVID and its mutations

In the context that we face today worldwide with the mutations of COVID-19, the University of Tel Aviv (TAU) and Softpower Connection, its representative for Chile, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, held the webinar “Covid -18 vaccine and mutations. Who will win the race? In the activity, carried out virtually, presented by Dr. Ella Sklan, from the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Sacker School of Medicine and Dr. Adi Stern from the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research & amp; Edmond J. Safra of the Center for Bioinformatics. Both full professors of the TAU. Dr. Ella Sklan made an analysis of the different types of vaccines used in recent years, from hepatisis A and B, through influenza, polio and Ebola, to show the difference and composition of the Sars Covid vaccine- 19. He finalized the characteristics of the vaccines that are currently being administered and their effect on the respiratory system. For her part, Dr. Adi Stern referred to mutations. He analyzed the two best-known Spike 501 mutations present in the United Kingdom and in African strains, considered the most transmissible, although not necessarily the most virulent in relation to deaths of infected people. He also analyzed the peak mutation 484, present in South Africa, Brazil, and in Japanese strains, a variant that caused Great Britain to close its borders for all the countries of South America and Portugal. He said this could allow the antibodies to escape, but the good news, he said, is that «a two-dose vaccine is very likely to protect against both mutations.» “This is the global debate and we want to bring it closer to Chile. Today the contagion curve continues to grow exponentially and we have more than 15 people infected with the British strain. While the vaccination processes for older adults begin next week, we must prepare and anticipate the upcoming challenges. For this reason, for us at SPC it is key to transmit these conversations and share the experiences of Israel, a country that has characteristics very similar to those of Chile and whose experience to date has been very positive, ”says Jennyfer. Salvo, CEO of Sotfpower Connections. Israel occupies the first place in the list of countries that have already managed to supply more doses to their citizens and in first place if the percentage of the inoculated population is taken into account.So far, it should be noted that in less than three weeks 20% of the inhabitants of that country have already received the first dose of the vaccine, that is, more than two million people (ourworldindata.org). Considered one of the most innovative countries in the world, Israel is the world’s second largest innovation ecosystem, third in knowledge and technology productivity, and fifth in business sophistication. It has the largest venture capital industry per capita, invests 4.7% of its GDP ($ 247.9 billion) in R&D, and generates more than 1000 technology Start-Ups per year. For its part, Tel Aviv University is the eighth in the world in innovation and entrepreneurship, the only non-North American university that ranks in the top 15 for MBA programs and has the highest number of founding unicorns per capita.

The agri-food sector and the COVID 19 crisis

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on whatsappShare on emailShare on print The health crisis facing humanity, which infects people and economies globally, is changing our daily lives, modifying common meanings and priorities for this period and probably also for the future post-pandemic. What seemed inappropriate yesterday may be essential tomorrow. Along with the urgency to prevent the collapse of health systems, for which it is essential that infections are not concentrated in a very short period of time, it is necessary to keep food supply chains operational, without which it would not be possible to sustain the measures taken to protect our health. Until now, these chains have operated quite normally, considering that they are interdependent systems with different actors and functions articulated with each other. Indeed, primary production depends on inputs, for example, fertilizer seeds and agrochemicals that flow adequately and in a timely manner, and that workers can carry out their work in safe conditions that protect their health against the pandemic. As relevant as this is that financial flows and operating capital allow the entire chain to be kept active. Similarly, supply chains depend on the operation of processing, storage and distribution facilities and especially on transport logistics. The logistics and distribution aspects are those that seem most sensitive to the restrictions imposed to protect the health of the population and therefore here a greater coordination is necessary between national and especially regional authorities and the actors in the chain. Our country is a net exporter of food; Agri-food shipments are only behind mining and our trade balance is largely in surplus, reaching surpluses of US $ 5,561 million in 2019, not including the forestry sector. Considering that our main destination markets are China, the United States and the European Union, and that we export wines, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, products whose demand is elastic to consumer income, we must prepare to face a difficult period. It is enough to remember that recent WTO estimates indicate that global trade flows could fall by 30% and that the IMF and the OECD estimate falls in global GDP of between 5% and 10% for this year, all associated with a massive loss of jobs around the world. Our country is a net exporter of food; Agri-food shipments are only behind mining and our trade balance is largely in surplus, reaching surpluses of US $ 5,561 million in 2019, not including the forestry sector. Considering that our main destination markets are China, the United States and the European Union, and that we export wines, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, products whose demand is elastic to consumer income, we must prepare to face a difficult period. It is enough to remember that recent WTO estimates indicate that global trade flows could fall by 30% and that the IMF and the OECD estimate falls in global GDP of between 5% and 10% for this year, all associated with a massive loss of jobs around the world. The agricultural sector employs 10% of the national workforce and adds numerous indirect jobs, which is key for most of the country’s regions, except for mining in the north and the RM, which concentrates the service area. The post-pandemic reactivation can find a very good ally in this sector, which is capable of responding quickly to short and medium-term incentives with a high impact on employment and economic activity, especially in regions. Therefore, a broad call from the government is urgently needed, incorporating the private sector, academics and specialized international organizations, both to debate and face the challenges of the short term, identifying the restrictions as well as the opportunities offered by this scenario, and also to redefine medium and long-term that allow Chilean agriculture to adapt to the new conditions, which will probably be marked by trade restrictions, changes in global demand for food and a transformation of the globalization paradigms to which the Chilean agri-food sector was incorporated at the time successfully. Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on whatsappShare on emailShare on print Otras columnas Otras noticias Otros eventos

Foodtech, safety & quality post pandemic times

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on whatsappShare on emailShare on print Participate in this webinar organized by the Israel Economic Mission in Chile on Foodtech, Safety & amp; Quality post-pandemic times. This International initiative is aimed at all food handling companies, from restaurants to manufacturing and distribution companies. New ideas will be presented for the reopening of establishments, as well as new technologies to regain the trust of customers. Date: September 8Time: 10:00 A.M Santiago ChileRegistration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UfqFSWH1RS-S88sX2T3Myw Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on whatsappShare on emailShare on print Other columns Other news Other events

SPC is representative of the most important innovation and entrepreneurship event in Latin America

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on whatsappShare on emailShare on printSPC is the representative in Chile of the most important innovation and entrepreneurship event in Latin America. A unique opportunity to meet future unicorns, to connect with key innovation players from the Pacific Alliance, the US and 55 observer countries.There are few days to join.Contact us.Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on whatsappShare on emailShare on print Other columns Other news Other events

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