After two years of government, the Solis administration remains indecisive and has still not resolved this vital issue, which even though it is opposed by several productive sectors of the country, needs urgent resolution.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
The country's entry into the commercial alliance composed of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru would represent a very significant change for the economy of Costa Rica, a change that sectors producing goods and services would have to integrate into their strategic plans, which is why they need clear signals regarding the direction to be taken.
However, the current government of Costa Rica has shown itself to be disturbingly indecisive, perhaps as a result of the fracture that the issue caused to the internal section of the conglomerate ideologically dispersed to the Solis administration.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce:
San Jose, June 13, 2016.The Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica (CCCR) believes that the country should enter into the Pacific Alliance as soon as possible and start negotiations with member countries.
"If this government really wants to attract more foreign investment, promote job creation and boost real economic growth, all for the benefit of consumers and the productive sector, it should continue efforts to achieve a concrete accession to the Pacific Alliance without delay," said Victor Ruiz, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica.
The CCCR, through its Board, made a decision in 2014, to fully support the inclusion of Costa Rica in the process of regional integration.According to Victor Ruiz, "at the moment a concerted effort is being made, by coordinating with other chambers, to show the government that the benefits of belonging to the Alliance are many, not only for the trade sector but for other productive sectors as well."
According to Victor Ruiz, trade sector exports totaled more than $400 million in 2015, with Mexico being the main destination of Costa Rican products.
¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?
While President Solis prepares to attend the summit in Chile without having a definite position, nine private unions have formed a Business Council to promote adhesion to the trade bloc.
The Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica explains that"...
The vagueness of the Solis administration regarding the integration of Costa Rica into the Pacific Alliance has provoked negative reactions from business associations.
EDITORIAL
The country's entry into the Commercial alliance composed of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru would represent a very important change for the economy of Costa Rica, a change that sectors producing goods and services would have to integrate into their strategic plans, which is why they need clear signals regarding what will happen.
The National Rice Corporation states that adhering to the regional initiative blights what has been achieved in bilateral agreements with each country in the Alliance.
The Costa Rican agro industry has closed ranks against the country's accession to the Pacific Alliance. Both producers and the minister himself, Luis Felipe Arauz, have stated that the agreement is unfavorable for products such as rice, coffee, swine, beef cattle, ornamental flowers and strawberry growers.
They argue that joining the bloc offers growth potential for commercial partners who to date represent only 4% of total exports.
Enrique Egloff, president of the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica provided support for this with figures which show that in 2015 Costa Rica's exports to the countries in the Pacific Alliance totaled $377 million and imports $1.786 billion.
×
ok
7878Government Procurement Opportunities in the region