Ecuador
ECUADOR: Investment fails to reach potential
Lacking an independent monetary policy, Ecuador must attract external capital to finance growth. ...
EcuadorLATIN AMERICA: Indigenous politics increases profile
In much of Latin America, there is a strong correlation between poverty, social exclusion and the...
PROSPECTS 2004: Instability ahead in the Andes
Strong commodity prices should help maintain levels of economic growth in 2004. The main threat...
ECUADOR: Gutierrez faces challenges to power
It has taken less than a year for the loose coalition that put Gutierrez in power to lose...
EcuadorECUADOR: Structural reforms threaten IMF compliance
Maintaining the standby loan agreement is key to Ecuador's fiscal and economic stability in 2004....
EcuadorECUADOR: Agriculture suffers from government inaction
The agricultural sector has contracted for four consecutive quarters. This is a trend which, if...
EcuadorLATIN AMERICA/US: Bilateral talks announced
The United States yesterday announced plans to hold bilateral free trade negotiations with six...
United StatesECUADOR: Growth outlook remains sluggish
Despite expectations of strong growth during 2003 and 2004, following the start of operations on...
Ecuador
