Economy of El Salvador in the Third Quarter of 2011

FUSADES has submitted a Situation Report for the period July-September 2011.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

A press release from the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES in Spanish) states:

Historically, public policies have not really taken into account recurring negative impacts.

El Salvador is a country that experiences with natural disasters, such as earthquakes, storms, and floods, among others.

It is not natural disasters themselves, but in large part, the actions or omissions of the individual and collective that leave us vulnerable and create economic and social damage. This is what turns natural disasters into threats.

In reviewing our actions, we see that the composition of public spending does not match the needs of the country's sustainable development. It is estimated that from 2008 to 2011 $1.500 million of expenditure has been financed by public debt, a figure inconsistent with the reality of frequent negative impacts.

Maintaining this structure of public expenditure, high current expenditures (subsidies and wages) and low investment, is maximizing the damage and has a high social cost. Even before Tropical Depression 12E public finances showed signs of a serious need for adjustment measures.

El Salvador does have the material conditions to make the necessary changes and has potential for growth and progress, but national unity is needed. At this moment in time we are presented with the opportunity to unify, and seek creative solutions that put the country on the path to growth and social progress.

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