Competitiveness and Rule of Law in the Americas: Focus on Guatemala and the Upcoming ACF

Guatemala is due to host the IX Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) from November 16 to 18, 2015, with the theme “Stonger Institutions = More Competitiveness.” The ACF unites government and business leaders to discuss methods to foster greater economic competitiveness and innovation in the Americas. This year’s agenda is focused on productivity growth, rule of law, entrepreneurship and innovation, and investment trends.

This breakfast conversation featured an update on the current economic and political scenario in Guatemala, strategies for improving the local business climate, and the government's ongoing commitment to strengthen government institutions. Presenters also shared an update on the agenda for the upcoming ACF and offered a discount for COA members.

Speakers:

• Luis Alfonso Bosch, Board Member, Chamber of Industry of Guatemala
• Karin De Léon, Advisor, PRONACOM
• Javier Zepeda, Executive Director, Chamber of Industry of Guatemala
• Acisclo Valladares, Presidential Commissioner for Competitiveness and Investment, Guatemala

For more information: Madeleine Johnson | mjohnson@as-coa.org | 305-779-4816