Impact of transport and logistics on Nicaragua's trade competitiveness

CARANA Corporation
USAID
January 2004

This preliminary report is part of a research effort conducted under the Trade Enhancement Service Sector (TESS) project, under contract for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC. (Contract No. PCE-I-07-97-00014).

The TESS Project is intended to encourage and support enhancement of the trade and service sectors to promote economic development and country competitiveness. Specifically, the project provides technical support in advancing the understanding of constraints and competition in services sectors, such as transportation, and in developing and disseminating best practices for liberalization and enhancing systematic efficiency. More information can be found at CARANA

The Nicaragua case study is the first of four case studies to be conducted throughout the course of the project. It was completed by Santiago Sedaca, Team Leader; Nimish Jhaveri, International Logistics Management Consultant; and Karen Adair, International Transport and Customs Consultant. Amanda Fonseca, a local research economist, and the Nicaragua-based transportation consulting firm, CONSULMAR, provided support.

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