COVID-19 has brought about several opportunities for many
countries, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and businesses
globally, including those in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Several countries now have the opportunity to re-analyse the
traditional sectors that may have once been flourishing prior to
COVID-19, and focus more on the sectors less likely to be impacted
by the pandemic such as agro-manufacturing, consumer goods,
financial services, information communication technology,
logistics, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals.
These sectors among others, have seen a considerable increase in
business and have been doing well during the pandemic.
Businesses in these sectors include biotechnology, cyber security,
e-commerce, digital technology, healthcare, renewable energy and
telemedicine, to name a few. In many cases, a number of existing
jobs have continued across these areas with temporary employment
increasing for many other persons.
