Chikimula, June 21 (AGN).- As part of the programme Government of the President To transform the country’s economy, the National Economic Takeoff Strategy was presented in the eastern part of the country this Wednesday.
At the time of presentation of the strategy, the following companies were present:
- Ministry of Economy
- Public Finance
- Supervision of tax administration
- National Competition Program of Guatemala
- The departmental governors of Jagaba and Chikimula
Deputy Minister Francisca Cárdenas referred to the macroeconomics, noting the country’s situation in terms of risk assessment and the expectation that Guatemala can be seen as an investment-grade country in the short term.#Guatemalanosedetiene pic.twitter.com/hsnsZ90AZk
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At the beginning of the process, the Deputy Minister of Investment of the Ministry of Economy announced the situation regarding the country risk assessment.
15 thousand 848 claims have been handled in the Directorate of Consumer Care and Assistance, the amount recovered in favor of consumers from 2020 to 2023 is 93 million 774 thousand 226 million.
Meanwhile, by simplifying the processes, new online services were implemented, creating 170 thousand 426 companies with digitization.
Cooperation projects have created 168,000 jobs, 1,533 MSMEs are selling in new markets and more than 27,000 women have benefited, he said.
MSMEs
The Deputy Minister for MSME Development mentioned about strengthening the MSME sector.
From that account, he noted that between 2022 and 2023, 340,779 traders have benefited from the various schemes of the Deputy Ministry.
In addition, he emphasized the possibility of 1,565 nursing scholarships to be awarded in 2023 with a budget of 11,350,000 quetzals.
Scholarships are 100% face-to-face for 150 hours 6 hours per day, 2 days per week.
Another feature I would add is the so-called Entrepreneur’s Path strategy for people who are thinking of starting an already established business in a medium-sized company, in the process of expansion or export.
One of the priority projects White seal For the fight against poverty. It was recalled that 100 badges were awarded last year and another 110 badges were awarded last week.
Through this project, there are companies like coffee, handicrafts, honey, jewelry, bakery etc. in the eastern part of the country.
These measures work in line with the 2020-2024 General Government Policy Axis of Economy, Competitiveness and Prosperity.
By Carla Peralta
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