With the electoral victory of centre-right candidate Guillermo Lasso, Ecuador has emerged as a potential bright spot for investors in a continent largely riven by social division. What, then, is needed for Ecuador to secure the investment required for the transformative growth the country hungers for? In his inaugural speech, Lasso gave a number of pointers – a commitment to free trade (and FTAs), for example, promoting foreign direct investment in all sectors and a determination to facilitate the growth of the digital economy; but these were matched by calls for addressing the country’s chronic income inequality and asking the business community to put itself at the service of what has been called ‘an historical opportunity’ for the country.<\/p>\n
Lasso’s largely unexpected victory saw him win over an electorate of which 60% are under 30 years of age and who are looking to the future. So how can the business community not only position itself to grasp the opportunities ahead but also proactively contribute to a lasting transformation that is felt throughout society? This conversation will seek to discuss the potential opportunities (and pitfalls) that the new business climate presents for both the business\/investor community and the country as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With the electoral victory of centre-right candidate Guillermo Lasso, Ecuador has emerged as a potential bright spot for investors in a continent largely riven by social division. What, then, is needed for Ecuador to secure the investment required for the transformative growth the country hungers for? In his inaugural speech, Lasso gave a number of … <\/p>\n