This was revealed by the competitiveness ranking report prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF), in which the country fell three places ranking 111 out of the 148 countries evaluated.

"... Honduras seems held back in the 12 indicators assessed by the institution, but some factors stand out such as ease of financing, bank stability, trade openness, technology transfer and a high rate of school enrollment at primary level," noted an article in Laprensa. hn.

"On the other hand, the document has points against the use of public expenditure, the low credibility of the police, the few incentives for production and little innovation."

In Central America, the ranking is led by Panama (40), Costa Rica (54) Guatemala (86), El Salvador (97) and Nicaragua (99).

Source: laprensahn.com

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