The main goal is to continue strengthening the purpose of the Chamber, which is to promote, connect, and defend the private sector, always keeping national well-being in mind. Working from the private sector, through companies, to contribute to job creation and to provide our perspective on decisions that are made, so that everything flows better. With over 10 years of union activity in the CCIAP, where he is a principal director, Barría Pino highlights the plans he will execute and the macroeconomic opportunities that arise during the year of his presidency. He envisions the country's economic expectations for this year, in which he will assume the leadership of the guild, as an opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs from these destinations and bring those businesses to Panama. Something very particular that I am very passionate about is entrepreneurship; supporting entrepreneurs, those people who dare to start their own business, and supporting them from the Chamber and inviting them to join us as members. Everything points to us having a very positive year for the private sector and the country, and the idea is to be able to contribute. We see this with the macroeconomic data and the activities the government is carrying out. I plan to develop commercial missions that bring opportunities to Panama or that allow us to go to other countries to seek opportunities. Aurelio Antonio Barría Pino leads the single slate of candidates for the elections of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP), which are held this Thursday within the framework of the most important international fairs in the region. An expert in Marketing and Business Administration, dedicated for 15 years to managing a family distribution company of consumables in the automotive sector, Barría Pino considers leading the business guild a personal challenge to contribute to the country from this platform. The CCIAP currently organizes five international fairs. Do you plan to continue promoting them? From the perspective of job generation, we are awaiting the Internships Law, which is important for contributing to job creation. Additionally, adding value to our members; listening to what they ask for and articulating actions that generate more value for them and make it more meaningful and relevant to be part of this guild. These are favorable.
New CCIAP President on Plans for Panama's Private Sector
Aurelio Antonio Barría Pino, elected president of the Panama Chamber of Commerce (CCIAP), outlines his goals to strengthen the private sector, create jobs, and attract foreign investment. He also shares his vision for the country's economic prospects for the coming year.
