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Real GDP growth rate E= estimate F= Forecast Source: World Bank (data calculated in March 2023)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lack of regional integration\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The WB representative explained that Latin America and the Caribbean have “enormous potential”, both in its traditional areas of comparative advantage and in new areas emerging from the green economy. The challenge remains to mobilize investment and knowledge to seize these opportunities and build diversified and dynamic economies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that, in the last 20 years, the region has not availed itself of the benefits of greater integration into the world economy in terms of economies of scale, transfer of knowledge, technology and capital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not having a concrete answer on the decline in growth expectations, he said overall trade exposure stagnated and foreign direct investment declined in most countries, even as nearshoring and reshoring have become more common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To improve this, he raised the need to broaden trade exposure and avail of comparative advantages. “If the region wants to raise its growth rate, it is essential to expand into new service sectors, reduce its environmental footprint and take advantage of its comparative advantages according to the geographical location of destinations,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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