Shaping Reputation and Policy in the Global South

The Speyside Latin America team is closely analyzing Brazil's high-stakes decision to authorize drilling in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, a pivotal development in one of the world's most critical high-growth and emerging markets. This move, occurring just weeks before Brazil hosts COP30, signals a complex balancing act between national energy security and global climate commitments. As experts in the energy sector, the Speyside's team is monitoring the impact

Rising resource nationalism in Africa's booming mining sector is forcing companies to evolve their stakeholder management beyond government engagement to secure their license to operate. This shift requires adopting a community-led approach, as demands for local benefits and jobs are increasingly driven from the bottom up by a young population seeking economic opportunities. To navigate this landscape, miners must invest in downstream development and sustainable local economic benefits, addressing the growing pressure for domestic value creation from critical minerals and other resources.

Rising food prices in Central and Eastern Europe have triggered government interventions that are reshaping the Food and Beverage sector. Romania’s statutory price caps and Slovakia’s transparency tools highlight the growing policy risks. F&B companies face challenges with margins, contracts, operations and reputation as political pressure on food inflation intensifies