Ecuador, Land of Opportunities (11:30 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.)

Ecuador is a country that offers a suitable land for foreign investments, it maintains a dollarized economy, with a projected economic growth for 2023 of 3.1 per cent. The country provides a strong legal framework that ensures the permanence of foreign investments through the application of tax incentives, strong intellectual property regulations, and international dispute settlement organism mechanisms; it also provides excellent connectivity conditions to other areas of the globe. Cuenca is considered the third productive city in the country. This city proposes the implementation of projects through public-private partnerships to develop and improve public infrastructure at the road, airport and hydroelectric level.

Presenters:

• Edgar Brito, Trade Commissioner, The Embassy of Canada to Ecuador
• Agustín Acosta, Director, Canadian Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce 

Peru: Driving Infrastructure Gap Closure Through PPPs (12 p.m. to 12:25 p.m.)

Peru offers a stable environment for investments. ProInversión is the strategic partner that facilitates the entry to a promising market. With 20 years leading the promotion of private investment in Peru through public-private partnerships and governed by principles of transparency and diligence, ProInversión contributes to closing gaps by promoting investment in infrastructure and basic services. Over the past 20 years, ProInversión has awarded 96 PPP projects worth $28 billion and currently promotes a portfolio of 56 projects for more than US$15.3 billion in investment opportunities in the transportation, electricity, sanitation, education, health and tourism sectors. Peru stands out as investment destination thanks to its historical economic growth, with a robust GDP and prospects for sustained expansion. Macroeconomic stability, healthy fiscal policy and an attractive investment environment support investor confidence. Join us and explore the countless opportunities offered by our PPP projects portfolio.

Presenters:

• Felix Jimenez Cieza, Trade Commissioner, The Embassy of Canada to Peru
• Renzo Rojas, Project Director of Electricity, Private Investment Promotion Agency of Peru (PROINVERSIÓN) 

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