Key Resources YOUNG LABOR FORCE ECONOMIC STABILITY RAW MATERIAL WITH QUALITY AND LOWER COST LOWEST TAX BURDEN IN THE REGION CLEAN ELECTRIC ENERGY AT LOW COST STRATEGIC LOCATION GOOD FINANCIAL FORESCAST SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
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Three ways to access to the benefits of the GSP (+) status of Paraguay: attraction of MERCOSUR industry, enhancing of domestic industry; attraction of European industry. Source: Arthur D. Little´s Report Attraction of Argentinian and Brazilian industries for exporting to the EU, based on the competitive advantages of Paraguay Enhancing the local market and investments based on the the competitive advantage Attraction of European Industry for exporting to Mercosur based on Tariff ´s elimination Attraction of european industry for exporting to the E.U. A B Attraction of european industry for exporting to Mercosur and Chile Mercosur + Chile A E.U. B Argentina and BrazilEuropean UnionParaguayEuropean Union Selected Industries for Attraction from the E.U. Industry A B Very Competitive Platform for the World
Sector Competitive Factors Paraguay vs. Brazil Clothing Shoes Autoparts Electronics Agricultural Production Quimical Products and Metalwork Labor: Salary/Hour (Average in USD) Trained Labor Force Machinery Operator Untrained Labor Force (-) 53,2%. (-) 29,3%. (-) 35,2%. Average Salary / Month(-) 20,7%. Young Labor Force (+) 8,0%. Electric Energy USD/MWh(-) 63,6%. Taxes VAT (-) 63,2%. (-) 60,0%. Income Tax Source: Supply Chain Report, IPIE - IDB, Progress Report, Jan 2014 The Most Competitive Platform in South America
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Reforestation: for Domestic Demand and Export ton/year : estimated energy demand + wood products ha/year : required amount to cover actual demand ha. declared: Reforestation Stock ton 2,75 years since native wood finishes High Media Low Area suitable for commercial reforestation
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Outsourcing 52% annual growth. 28 new projects approved (ago´13 – nov´14) 20% of total exports to Brazil (from brazilian companies in PY). 10 new projects in the pipeline. 52% annual growth. 28 new projects approved (ago´13 – nov´14) 20% of total exports to Brazil (from brazilian companies in PY). 10 new projects in the pipeline. Autoparts Textiles Leather Products Plastics Shoes Pharmaceutical Products Intangible Services Pet Food Food Products Rubber Products Textile Autoparts Shoes Pharmaceutical Products Intangible Services Plastics Leather Products Wood Pet Food Food Products Rubber Products