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Central America: In search of resilient growth and social cohesion after shocks
Written by Evelyn Alas
Central America is no stranger to major shocks. The region was once one of the most volatile in the world, the scene of civil and political upheaval. More recently it has been hit not only by natural disasters but also by the COVID-19 pandemic. After each shock, the region has managed to recover and look for new possibilities.
MAG projects a 25% increase in productivity per block of corn sown
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), said that the application of the seed treater and foliar fertilizer will guarantee that around 600,000 small corn producers will have a very good harvest during the 2022-2023 productive cycle.
Crecer presented the results of the study of financial health habits of salvadorans
Written by Evelyn Alas
The pandemic has modified people's habits, changing the way many manage their finances, according to the study “Hábitos de salud financiera de los salvadoreños” conducted by Crecer, which investigates the behavior that people have with their money in the last year.
Financial inclusion grew during pandemic in Latin American countries
Written by Evelyn Alas
Financial inclusion received a boost during the Covid-19 pandemic, considering that social distancing and quarantines were the main tools used by governments around the world to mitigate the impact of the virus during the worst moments of the pandemic.
From january to may 2022 the number of companies exporting merchandise increased
Written by Evelyn Alas
According to the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), the number of companies that have placed their products in international markets has increased, compared to last year.
Managing personal finances requires planning, control and follow-up.
World Bank and IICA seek actions in response to rising food prices and production
Written by Evelyn Alas
Ministers and Vice Ministers of Agriculture of Latin America and the Caribbean discussed the emergency policies that their countries are implementing to mitigate the impact of increases in the price of food and the inputs needed to produce it due to the war in Eastern Europe.
In the short or long term, airline tickets are going to go up
Written by Evelyn Alas
If you are thinking of taking a trip in a few days either for your vacation or a business trip, you better prepare your wallet because airline ticket prices could face possible hikes in the short and long term.
CABEI disburses US$10 million to El Salvador for PROVIDA program
Written by Evelyn Alas
In order to achieve the goal of reducing the Quantitative Housing Deficit in the Republic of El Salvador by 4.1% through the Programa de Vivienda y Vida Digna (PROVIDA) executed by the Fondo Social para la Vivienda (FSV), el Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica (BCIE) made a third disbursement of US$10 million of the total amount of US$50 million, totaling US$29 million to date.