Historically known as the “breadbasket of Central America”, Nicaragua is recognized for its fertile soils. Agro-exports remain the major driver of economic dynamism in Nicaragua and consumer-oriented products in higher value categories such as cereals, snacks and biscuits, fruit juices and vegetables, among others, which constitute constitute a lucrative market with many business opportunities.

PRONicaragua's 2013 Investment Overview provides a summary of Nicaragua's main competitive advantages as an investment destination and its main investment opportunities. 

"Nicaragua's 2014 Country Presentation", elaborated by PRONicaragua, provides an overview on the country's main economic activities, its investment opportunities and competitive advantages. 

Nicaragua's Immigration Law (761) provides certain categories under which investors, both non-resident foreign investors and foreign workers who move to Nicaragua as human capital, may have access to a preferential system of immigration status.

1. Ecuador's economy is one of the most dynamic of the region.

The Center for Economic Studies and Analysis of the Chamber of Commerce of Quito provides information about the economy, foreign trade indicators, a calendar of events, and more.

The economic advisory services focus on figures, indicators and economic policies and helps members develop strategies to adapt to the changing economic environment. The Center for Economic Studies and Analysis promotes and develops objective proposals to help overcome economic and social problems in Ecuador.

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Keith Nurse, a leading expert on small state development, will be publishing a report on the "Human Imagination, Innovation and Competitiveness in the Caribbean”. He is looking for your input to help shape the agenda of the 2014 Americas Competitiveness Forum.