"Our intention [with this new report] is to provide some ideas on how to sustain reactivation of Central America in a #COVID19 world," said Former Costa Rican President and @ACLatAm advisory council member @Laura_Ch. #ACCentralAmerica
Economic slowdown, informality, low coverage/quality of education, high poverty, high levels of violence, migration flows, dysfunctional states and disenchantment with democracy have created a "volatile combination of challenges." -Fmr Costa Rican Pres @Laura_Ch#ACCentralAmerica
"In this paper, we identify three key areas of opportunity: global value chains and nearshoring, a new push for regional collaboration, and a demographic bonus of young workers," said Former Costa Rican President @Laura_Ch. #ACCentralAmerica
"Historically, Central America has shown a greater openness to trade than the rest of Latin America," said Former Costa Rican President @Laura_Ch. "This is good news." #ACCentralAmerica
"We need to take immediate action with the future in mind prioritizing the education of the region's youth, helping them to participate in the formal economy. We have a relatively narrow window to achieve that," said Former Costa Rican President @Laura_Ch. #ACCentralAmerica
"This time of crisis could be an opportunity to honor the dreams of generations of Central Americans," said Former Costa Rican President and @ACLatAm advisory council member @Laura_Ch. #ACCentralAmerica
"The predictability of Mexico's business environment due to #USMCA will make it a top destination for investment in Latin America," said Maria Eugenia Brizuela de Avila. "That's how I know Central America has the same opportunity." #ACCentralAmerica
"The fastest way to recover really is getting capital into the economy," said @DFCgov Chief Development Officer @aherscowitz. "The region is resilient. The faster we can get money into the hands of people, the more quickly the countries can recover." #ACCentralAmerica
"All the resources we need are located in the Western Hemisphere... One of the greatest indicators of how developed a country's economy is the degree of regional integration," achieving economies of scale together. -@DFCgov Chief Development Officer @aherscowitz#ACCentralAmerica
"While the economies of Central America don't make a dent in the global economy, together, they amount to an economy of scale." -@ACLatAm Associate Director @MariaBozmoski#ACCentralAmerica
"We need to agree on concrete deliverables and hold ourselves accountable on regional integration," said report author @salva_paiz of @FunSEPA@Fundesa "We need to leverage the private sector and civil society and raise the volume on international support." #ACCentralAmerica
"The demographic opportunity is also a challenge," said Enrique Bolaños @INCAE. "We need to provide conditions for youth to fully develop their potential. If they don't have basic rights and opportunities, they will seek those rights and opportunities abroad." #ACCentralAmerica
"We're launching a development strategy for Central America focused on food security and agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, information and technology, energy, water and sanitation, and inclusive financing." -@DFCgov Chief Development Officer @aherscowitz#ACCentralAmerica
"We see a lot of innovation in the region, especially in fintech, and young people are driving that innovation," said @DFCgov Chief Development Officer @aherscowitz. #ACCentralAmerica
"The peak year for the demographic bonus is the year 2033. We have an opportunity to increase productivity, and it is vital that we make the right investments, or that potential will evaporate amid #COVID19 and other challenges." -Maria Eugenia Brizuela de Avila #ACCentralAmerica
"53% of the population in El Salvador is female. Consolidating remote work and introducing flexibility in the workforce will help integrate women in the economy and promote the inclusion of women and other marginalized groups." -Maria Eugenia Brizuela de Avila #ACCentralAmerica
"We need to first address the key problem in Nicaragua, which is political problem. The international community can play a role in recovering institutions and supporting free and fair elections," said report author Enrique Bolaños @INCAE. #ACCentralAmerica
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“This is a critical moment for Venezuela. We are experiencing a serious emergency because of the pandemic, aggravated by persecution and crimes against humanity committed by the #Maduro regime,” said Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. #LACatUNGA
"During these challenging times, the role of institutions like @the_IDB and of leaders like @MorenoBID committed to the hemisphere's prosperity are essential." - @ACLatAm founder @adriennearsht opens today's conversation with President Luis Alberto Moreno #ACFrontPage
"What you find in Latin America is the number of #COVID19 cases are still growing,” said @the_IDB President @MorenoBID. "Equally, we have found a combination of pre-existing economic and political conditions." #ACFrontPage
"When we look at this region, there is so much promise and so much potential. What we all share is a democratic neighborhood," said @Southcom Commander Admiral Craig Faller. "All that is under assault." #ACVenezuela
“We made a massive effort, which shows our full commitment to a consensual deal,” said Argentine Minister of @Economia_Ar@Martin_M_Guzman on recent debt negotiations. "Initially, there was a positive reception to the offer we made." @ACGlobalEcon@ARGinUSA#ACArgentina
“There were a number of aspects within the negotiations, including economic and legal aspects,” said @Martin_M_Guzman. "Economically, there has been a massive effort on Argentina's side. We don't want to promise something we can't fulfill." @ACGlobalEcon@ARGinUSA#ACArgentina
“What led us to this debt negotiation is the lack of a comprehensive macroeconomic program that will put in place reforms that will promote sustainable, permanent, and consistent growth,” said @martinredrado, former president of @BancoCentral_AR. #ACArgentina
In negotiating the debt restructure before establishing a macroeconomic program, the Argentine government "put the cart before the horse," leading to a debt sustainability analysis that shifted due to #COVID19. -@martinredrado, former president of @BancoCentral_AR#ACArgentina
“First and foremost, the purpose of this visit was to underline and celebrate the entry into force of #USMCA, which starts a new age of the relationship of the North American region and the US-Mexico relationship,” said Mexico’s Ambassador to the US @Martha_Barcena. #ACMexico