Guatemala: Good Signs for Construction

In 2013, growth is expected because of the wholesale execution of public works, reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by the earthquake, and better financial conditions.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

According to a report by the Monetary Board (MB), the performance of the construction sector will grow by 7.7%, after having reported moderate rates in 2011 and 2012, and a fall of 11.5% in 2010.

Elperiodico.com.gt contains an article which explains that the execution of public infrastructure and rebuilding of the damage caused by the earthquake that struck on November 7 in the western part of the country, are some of the reasons explaining the sector’s growth.

In addition, the MB has approved amendments to the Monetary, Exchange and Credit Policy for 2013, "in areas such as the rule of participation in the currency market, the annual program to check the level of the leader rate and the obligation for banks to transfer information on the reporting activities they perform online. "

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