Jamaica’s economy was just beginning to enjoy a renaissance when a bout of political violence last July that left 25 people dead was followed by the disastrous drop in tourism […]
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Promoting Aquaculture
Peru wants to develop fish farming as a complement to the well-established trawling industry.
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From Boom to Bust…and Back Again?
Stability is back in the country’s turbulent financial system, but repairing confidence takes time.
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Putting Closure on a Crisis
Jamaica has paid a heavy price for its botched financial sector liberalization of the 1990s. Omar Davies, Jamaica’s finance minister, estimates the 1997 banking crisis cost the country J$125 billion […]
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Ready for Reactivation
Economic growth in Peru is expected to rebound this year and accelerate even more in 2003.
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Growth, Plus Discipline
Against all odds, Ecuador has become one of the emerging market success stories of the past year. Ensuring that the country remains on top will require sacrifice, vision and hard work.
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Sold on Cell Phones
There are now more cell phones in use in Peru than traditional fixed-line phones.
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Living With the Dollar
Dollarization has put Ecuador’s economy back on track after a disastrous roller coaster ride that ended in default. Confidence is back, but the new currency poses new challenges.
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Regaining Confidence and Growth
Panama is struggling to convince the credit rating agencies and investors that it is correcting weaknesses in its fiscal and economic policies. But long-term investment opportunities are strong.
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Straightening Out the Future
With a history as an international finanacial services center, Panama is on the cusp of redefining its global role. Despite a stubborn economy and contentious politics, the country has the tools to proceed.