The vice president of Brazil and minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, participated in the launch of the Export Qualification Program (PEIEX) Center in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, which aims to qualify 175 companies in the region, 60% of which are micro and small businesses.

The Moroccan government and the World Water Council promote the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize. With a USD 500,000 prize pool, it will reward individuals and institutions working to preserve water resources. The application deadline was extended until December 15.