El Workshop on the Dissemination of the “Regional Master Plan for Mobility and Logistics 2035 and the Priority Projects of the Government of Guatemala” The event was held on Tuesday (10.09.2024) with great success, highlighting Guatemala's commitment to improving connectivity and regional integration. The event was organized by the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing (CIV), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), and was attended by representatives from the public, private, academic sectors and international cooperation agencies.
According to the official information released, the workshop's main objective was to present the Regional Mobility and Logistics Master Plan 2035 (PM2035), a strategic tool designed to integrate the connectivity infrastructure investment plans of the six Central American countries. SIECA noted that “PM2035 seeks to improve the mobility of people, goods and services in the region, foster intra- and extra-regional trade, and promote economic and social development, with a special focus on Guatemala.”
For its part, Felix Alvarado, Minister of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing of Guatemala, He stressed the importance of the plan by stating: “Central America is Guatemala's main trading partner. We are also a key link between Central America, Mexico and the United States. It is essential to have good road connections with the region, agile border crossings and efficient logistics services. Investing in regional mobility and logistics is not only a matter of self-interest, but also of good neighborliness: countries that invest will be able to reap the benefits of their mutual ties. But countries that do not invest not only disconnect themselves from the region and the globe, but, as links in a chain, they damage the opportunities of their neighbors.. "
During the workshop, crucial topics such as financing mechanisms, governance models and progress in the implementation of the PM2035 Immediate Action Plan were addressed. Minister Alvarado also presented the priority projects defined by the Government of Guatemala, providing a strategic vision on the implementation of the Plan.
Among the event's highlights, participants had the opportunity to understand the context and scope of PM2035, identify Guatemala's priority projects included in the plan, and discuss progress on the Immediate Action Plan. The workshop promoted an enriching dialogue between key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, highlighting the economic opportunities that PM2035 offers for Guatemala and the region.
The workshop agenda included presentations by renowned officials and experts, as well as a panel of commentators who discussed economic development opportunities in Guatemala and Central America. The event, held in person, facilitated interaction and the exchange of ideas through question-and-answer sessions.
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The leading role of regional institutions is recalled. The Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) is the key body for economic integration in Central America, based in Guatemala City. Founded in 1960, SIECA has a long history of coordinating and promoting the regional integration process. As a technical and administrative body, SIECA acts as the technical secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Economic Integration (COMIECO) and the Sectorial Council of Ministers of Transport of Central America (COMITRAN). Its mission is to facilitate the implementation of policies and projects that strengthen economic integration and improve transport infrastructure in the region, thereby promoting more integrated and sustainable economic development.
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