Mauritius has historically been associated with two prominent images – a sun kissed paradise island of swaying palms on white sands and the hapless Dodo who could neither fly nor flee the greedy attentions of the Dutch and consequently died out.
What many people don’t realise is that Mauritius is a highly ambitious paradise fuelled by a hunger and drive to boost its economy and up skill its workforce. Continue reading
Taking training on board: Institute of Export Director General Lesley Batchelor (right) with West Sussex MP Richard Spring and student Steven Hollis from Orvis who was the best that year and progressed to be apprenticed to the Worshipful Company of World Traders at the previous graduation. Continue reading
The recent news that Brazil has overtaken the UK as the world’s sixth biggest economy reinforces that many countries in South America are flourishing after successfully shaking off the world recession.
The South American region comprises 13 countries – all of which are republics, independent, and boast their own unique and diverse culture. Continue reading
By Lesley Batchelor, Director General
I was delighted to be invited as a speaker at a vibrant and high-profile manufacturing conference spearheaded by the Institute for Government and held in association with BAE Systems, Cola Enterprises and City A.M.
Bringing key players, influencers and thinkers in UK manufacturing industries under one roof, the session examined the wealth of the UK’s manufacturing industries along with new manufacturing models. Continue reading
