Panamanian Economy to Grow 8%-9% in 2011

©image: Presidencia Panamá

While presenting a state of the nation report to Congress, he noted that the country’s growth projections are higher than those of Chile and Peru.

Martinelli explained that this performance will be achieved on the back of $13 billion in state investment (excluding the Canal), creating 34.000 jobs in three years.

Source: Presidencia de Panamá

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