Guatemala Begins Public-Private PartnershipsWednesday, October 5, 2011 The inclusion of private companies in the development of the country's infrastructure is expected to improve competitiveness. Roads, ports and airports are some of the works which from now on can be developed by private companies together with the state. Guatemalan Government Will Investment More in PeténWednesday, March 10, 2010 $28.5 million were invested in the province of Petén 2009, and the authorities expect to increase this number in 2010. The announcement was made by Juan José Pinto, head of CODEDE, the Provincial Development Council. He added that in 2009 they tripled what was invested in 2008. Panama: $2 Billion in InfrastructureTuesday, July 28, 2009 Public investment planned by the government for 2010 sums $2 billion. Finance and Economics Minister Alberto Vallarino spoke about the projects: "... Nicaragua: More Public Investment in 2018Thursday, October 12, 2017 With the adjustment approved by the National Assembly, the lines for repairing roads, drinking water supply and medical services, among other thing, will be increased. From a statement issued by from the National Assembly: Public-private Partnership Law in PanamaTuesday, June 28, 2011 The government wants the private sector to be more involved in the development of infrastructure and services normally provided by the state. The project to draft the law establishing a system of public-private partnership (PPP) is now being studied by the Panamanian National Assembly. Public Investments Planned for 2018Thursday, August 31, 2017 The government of Guatemala plans to allocate $1 billion from the 2018 budget for public infrastructure projects, of which $626 million will go towards highway works. Agn.com.gt reports that "...The Central Government is projected to execute $686 million in infrastructure works, and the Departmental Development Councils (Codedes) $312 million." Investment in Public Works in Managua Up 27.6%Monday, October 23, 2017 The Annual Municipal Investment Plan for the capital of Nicaragua for 2018 provides for an investment of $215 million, mainly in roadworks. An article on Elnuevodiraio.com.ni notes that the urban planner Marcos Dávila emphasizes that " ... What the State of El Salvador will be Spending on in 2017Thursday, January 19, 2017 In the budget approved by the Assembly $943 million has been allocated to the Administration of Justice and Public Safety and $914 million to paying off public debt. From a statement issued by the Legislature: Guatemala's State Spending Plans for 2017Wednesday, November 30, 2016 In the budget approved by Congress, $530 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing. From a statement issued by the Congress of Guatemala: El Salvador: $ 770 Million Projected Public InvestmentWednesday, February 23, 2011 The Government presented the 2011 Investment Plan, which is characterized by its commitment for generating employment and boosting the economy with public investment. In the midst of major challenges for this year, the Technical Secretary of the Presidency, Alexander Segovia, sees the opportunities of public investment and the magnitude of this record budget in the history of El Salvador. Telecom market in Central America is growing despite widespread povertyThursday, April 3, 2008 Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report showing that poverty in Central America is more widespread than in the rest of Latin America, and this is reflected in the development of telecommunications. “2008 Latin America - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Central America” reports that apart from Costa Rica, fixed-line teledensity in the Central American nations is lower than average for Latin America, while in mobile telephony, only El Salvador and Panama are slightly above the regional average. Nevertheless, all telecoms markets are growing. Panama's Public Debt, $12.988 millionFriday, December 16, 2011 In November, the public debt balance was $12,988, $1,331 million more than a year ago. The November figures are $463 million more than that projected by the Ministry of Economy and Finance for the end of 2011, which was $12.525 million. Panama: Public Investments for 2018Friday, July 28, 2017 The 2018 budget that the Varela administration will submit to the Assembly includes $325 million for Metro Line 2 and $115 million for cleaning of the Bay area, among other things. From a statement issued by the Presidency of Panama: Panama: Public-Private Partnership LawTuesday, August 17, 2010 The government bill to regulate PPPs is now being reviewed by several sectors. The law would regulate the role of the state in these associations, determine the involvement of private companies and define the contract and tender process. El Salvador Earmarks $770 million for Public Investment in 2012Friday, March 9, 2012 The government aims to implement 70% of the $1.1 billion budgeted for public investment. The Government has budgeted $1.1 billion for public investment this year and hopes to implement at least 70% of that amount, said Guillermo Lopez Suarez, Special Coordinator for the monitoring and implementation of public investment and Minister of Agriculture. |
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