Stimulating the Honduran Economy

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The event will take place on 4 and 5 November in San Pedro Sula, the economic capital of Honduras, to relaunch the promotion of the country as a destination for investment.

According to Yesille C. Ponce in Laprensa.hn, Mario Canahuati, Minister for Foreign Affairs says that among the actions being taken by the Porfirio Lobo government to reverse the worrying economic trend are proposed bills to encourage employment generating investment.

Agriculture, manufacturing and service industries are thought to be those most likely to attract investment, whether local or foreign.

Source: laprensahn.com

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