The governor of the Central Bank of Paraguay speaks to Silvia Pavoni about the need to diversify Paraguay's economy and the measures he is taking to improve training for central bank staff.
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The growth factor
August 30, 2010Paraguay's financial sector is small and underdeveloped but the country's fast-growing economy is opening up opportunities for both domestic and multinational players, buoyed in recent years by the creation and support of a development agency. Writer Silvia Pavoni
Paraguay banks on natural resources
August 30, 2010Paraguay's minister of finance, Dionisio Borda, outlines the government's efforts to make the most of its natural resources, attract private investment and build up the country's infrastructure.
Paraguay ups its game
August 30, 2010Rich in potential but historically low on performance, Paraguay is making a concerted effort to improve its reputation in an attempt to attract both investors and tourists to the country. Writer Silvia Pavoni
Rich in resources, poor on policies
August 4, 2008Paraguay’s new finance minister tells Hugh O’Shaughnessy why the country cannot make the most of its natural assets.
Lugo draws new economic map
July 1, 2008Paraguay’s president-elect Fernando Lugo outlines his five-year strategy, which includes fighting poverty and resolving the Itaipú issue. By Hugh O’Shaughnessy.
Big advantages, bad reputation
July 1, 2008Following elections, Jason Mitchell reports from Asunción on Paraguay’s economic pluses and the reforms that could benefit the country.
Paraguay on the right path to modern policies
July 4, 2005With financial co-operatives still indulging in inadvisable practices, the country’s next banking crisis is just about due – but the sector is in much better shape to deal with it this time, reports Jane Monahan from Asunción.
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