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Bringing the Peruvian Government Closer to Its Constituents
Pham, Kathy; Melo, SantiagoCase HBS-KS1301-EEconomicsThe Peruvian government saw the opportunity to leverage digital technologies to increase transparency, rebuild trust, competence and credibility, and get closer to its constituents. In October of 2016, with the mandate to "bring the Government closer to its citizens through innovation," the government launched the Innovation Unit. In Peru, there was an increasing disconnect between society, markets, and public institutions. Lower than expected ec...Starting at €8.20
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Amyris Biotechnologies: Commercializing Biofuel
Pisano, Gary P.; Wagonfeld, Alison BerkleyCase HBS-610031-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2009, Amyris Biotechnologies was building a plant in Brazil that used synthetic biology to convert sugarcane into both renewable fuels and renewable chemicals. The Amyris' marketing team was investigating the commercial interest for both types of products, while the research and development team and the operations group were building processes that could accommodate both as well. CEO John Melo hoped to have commercial product available in 2011...Starting at €8.20