Informality in the labor sector, low levels of taxation and little investment in innovation and development are some of the obstacles the country is facing in terms of competitiveness.
The Ministry of Economy presented the "First National Competitiveness Report", which analyzes more than 200 indicators obtained from indices prepared by international organizations such as Doing Business, Competitiveness Index, Trade Facilitation, Global Innovation, Connectivity and Index of Performance of Energetic Structure.
Resources allocated to research and innovation to generate greater added value in the agricultural sector are said to be insufficient.
The potential for growth in agricultural activity in Nicaragua could be greater if long-term research and innovation programs were developed.Increasing public and private investment in academic training, research centers and sustainable agricultural development programs would help to improve the performance of the sector.
A call has been made for participation in the International Fair of El Salvador which will be held from November 15 to 20 in San Salvador.
It is expected that companies from 30 countries will take part in the activity, in search of business opportunities with local businesses and the region.
Not fearing free trade, lowering tariffs and facilitating business development are some of the ingredients the Chilean export model that Central America could follow.
In an interview with Elfinancierocr.com, ProChile's director, Roberto Paiva, explained that one of the main reasons behind the success of his country's foreign trade model is the high degree of trade liberalization.Not only for having reduced tariffs, but also for"... 'having negotiated trade agreements. We have agreements with Europe and much of Asia. We don't yet have Africa.This opening not only lowers tariffs but brings us closer to the market and the business'. "
Intelligent supply chains which are able to learn what they do, and personalized services are part of the 26 trends that DHL predicts for the near future.
Amcham is calling on entrepreneurs to take part in a mission to the largest American innovation park from May 9th to 12th.
The American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Amcham) is organizing a mission of businessmen and Panamanian officials to the Silicon Valley Business Park, in California, from 9th to 12th of May.
A company can make no mistakes at all, but if its strategy and way of thinking are not able to adapt quickly to changes in the environment, it will inevitably disappear.
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The disordered nature of their living conditions has been described as a positive catalyst for creative thinking.
When talking about successful immigrants, emphasis has traditionally been given to their hunger for progress, their determination, and their hard working nature.
Competitiveness in the production of goods and services is directly dependent on the adoption of digital technologies, meaning that having connectivity is vital.
The World Bank is analyzing the impact of the internet and mobile telephony in economic development and the "digital dividend" generated by improving economies in general and the business sector in particular, and its productivity through digital technologies.
The multi million dollar spending sprees that governments hope will drive innovation and improvements in business productivity is in stark contrast with the widespread tendency to maintain the status quo of the markets.
"In 2005 in Costa Rica they wanted to block Skype, in 2015 they want to block Uber."
The fair will be held in El Salvador from September 21st to 22nd and will address issues such as innovation in packaging, automation in food chains, and international industry standards.
From a statement by the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES):
The practical sharing economy is keeping pace with digital communications and logistics systems finely tuned to all size markets.
And this realization already extends beyond using Airbnb to rent an apartment for vacation or a using Uber to make a journey. If you need a drill for a couple of hours to hang new curtains, why buy it if it is something which afterwards you will only use occasionally? Rent it. Surely someone in your neighborhood has a drill that they once bought to hang their own curtains, and is willing to rent it for less than a new one costs.
The mere announcement of the arrival in Costa Rica of the private transport network has already generated projects that result in benefits for consumers.
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While the ambition of being a state employee grows, in the last two years the number of start up enterprises or early-stage companies fell by 35%.
The decrease was observed in all types of enterprises, both those in initial stages, when wages had been paid for less than three months, as well as those in the gestation phase, in which companies have paid salaries to employees for more than three months.
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