By Francesco Zaratti: There is no free lunch, says an old adage of economists. And in the case of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the menu is not only salty, but astronomically expensive. Every economic enterprise consumes energy, but technological megaprojects devour enormous amounts of it, measured in “Terawatt hours” (1 “Tera” means 10 to the power…
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Homenaje a Stanley Fischer por su contribución a Bolivia | Tribute to Stanley Fischer for his contribution to Bolivia
15 de octubre, 1943 – 31 de mayo, 2025 Stanley Fischer influyó profundamente en la teoría y la práctica macroeconómica moderna, especialmente en economías en desarrollo y en transición como la de Bolivia. Su trabajo sentó las bases para marcos de metas de inflación, disciplina fiscal e independencia del banco central, principios que influyeron en…
Wildlife Observation Tourism: Orchids, Birds, and Butterflies | Turismo de observación: Orquídeas, aves y mariposas
By El Deber: Orchids, Birds, and Butterflies: The Hidden Potential of Wildlife Observation Tourism in Bolivia Observation tourism is one of the most specialized and sustainable ways to engage in tourism Far from being just a service industry, it is a true export activity: international tourists consume local products and, in doing so, inject strong…
CBN / Inmersiva: Material reuse | Reutilización de materiales
By El Dia: An alliance in favor of the circular economy: CBN and Inmersiva commit to material reuse Through a collaborative agreement, the startup specialized in stationery and promotional materials will recycle paper, wood, and other unused materials from warehouses and salesrooms to turn them into sustainable products. Cervecería Boliviana Nacional (CBN) signs alliance with…
The Tacana Women’s Route, recognized as a sustainable and high-quality tourist destination | La Ruta de la Mujer Tacana, reconocida como un destino turístico sostenible y de calidad
By ADMIN, Fundación Solon: On March 4, the tourist destination Rurrenabaque Madidi Pampas, with the project “The History of the Tacana Women’s Route,” won first place in the Prosperous Communities category of the Green Destinations Story Awards 2025 at the ITB in Berlin. This achievement positions the municipality as a key community-based and sustainable destination. The…
Sustainable food production and technology at Bolivia’s first “Smart Garden” | Producción sostenible de alimentos y tecnología en el primer “Huerto Smart” de Bolivia
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE, Brujula Digital: On October 3, 2024, a photograph was taken of Félix Angulo, the general manager of “Huerto Smart Educativo,” in La Paz. Photo credit: EFE Lettuce, basil, celery, and other crops are part of the sustainable production at Bolivia’s first “Huerto Smart Educativo,” a project initiated by young people from…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 