Panama

While several of the most significant infrastructure projects draw to a close, concerns have arisen over an eventual decline in construction activity. However, deficits still remain among highways, roads, logistics operations and purely private sector ventures, providing a long list of work for the near to medium term. According to the...

As Panama enters a new stage of economic maturity, the quality of its education system has claimed a pivotal role for authorities and the private sector alike, aiming to provide a sound foundation for the future.

Although Panama is only slightly larger than Ireland, it is home to an abundance of biodiversity that has helped support the nascent ecotourism industry. Indeed, ranked 118th globally in terms of geographic area, Panama punched well above its weight in the World Economic Forum’s “Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013”, ranking 11th in...

The stated ambitions to diversify Panama’s energy matrix have resulted in a range of regulatory reforms to encourage investment in renewables, and ground has been broken on the first projects in wind- and solar-driven generation facilities. After a decade of feasibility studies in cooperation with international development organisations such as...

Popular among North American and European retirees, the Panamanian real estate market consists of much more than beachfront property. As with construction, the sector is experiencing a boom supported by real demand and increased purchasing power among the local population. While prices are slightly on the rise in both residential and commercial...

Panama has leveraged its geostrategic position as the crossroads between the Americas throughout history, particularly over the past 15 years. Since 1999 – when the country finally gained control of the Panama Canal – economic progress has been all but unstoppable, with an average GDP growth of 6.8% from 2000 to 2012, according to data from the...