Strategic analyses on institutional frameworks, the economy, and development published in specialized media.
We Paraguayans have built our energy sovereignty on water. Itaipú and Yacyretá have made us one of the countries with the cleanest energy mix in the world: nearly 100% renewable, with more than 99% coming from hydroelectric sources.
Infrastructure is the backbone of any economy that aspires to grow sustainably. Roads, ports, dams, and canals require long-term capital. They require a large amount of capital and, above all, capital at a reasonable cost.
Chronic underutilization: privatization to unlock value
Every loan a bank grants—whether to a farmer, a small business, or a family buying a home—starts with a fundamental question: How much does it cost the bank to raise funds? That cost influences the loan’s interest rate, the bank’s willingness to grant it, and the amount of financing that flows into the real economy.
For decades, the National Electricity Administration (Ande) has been the undisputed pillar of Paraguay’s electricity sector: a vertically integrated monopoly that generated, transmitted, and distributed electricity, all under one roof. That model, established by Law 966/64, made it possible to electrify the country at a rapid pace thanks to the enormous hydroelectric potential of Itaipú and Yacyretá.
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