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From Nearshoring to Local Jobs: How Escuintla Could Reshape Guatemala’s Regional Economy

Published on: Tuesday 27 January 2026

From Nearshoring to Local Jobs: How Escuintla Could Reshape Guatemala’s Regional Economy An OECD study finds that Escuintla, despite strong economic potential and a strategic location, is held back by weak infrastructure, skills gaps and governance challenges that limit inclusive growth. It argues that sustainable, place-based industrial development, backed by better skills, connectivity and local integration—is key for Guatemala to turn global opportunities into shared prosperity.


News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/other/3782474-from-nearshoring-to-local-jobs-how-escuintla-could-reshape-guatemalas-regional-economy

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