Análisis estratégico sobre institucionalidad, economía y desarrollo publicados en medios especializados.
Despite GDP growth and a decline in poverty to 16 percent, high levels of informal employment (62.5 percent) and low productivity prevent this economic boom from reaching household budgets. The concentrated agro-export model hinders improvements in real income for most households.
The investment-grade rating achieved by Paraguay is neither a trophy to display on a desk nor a point of arrival. In market terms, it is a paradigm shift that gives us approximately five years of tailwind.
GDP growth is failing to trickle down to household economies. With 62.5% of the workforce in the informal sector and a high concentration of income, 40% of the population remains in a vulnerable situation.
Renewed volatility in energy and commodity markets is again exposing a divide within Latin America. Exporters may receive a temporary lift from higher prices, while import-dependent economies face greater pressure on inflation and public finances.
What does this mean? Large companies are seeking to bring their production closer to their main markets. Paraguay, located in the heart of the Southern Cone and blessed with clean, abundant energy from our dams, has everything it needs to become the region’s major industrial and technological hub.
Architect of Latin American economic development.
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