Pathways to Prosperity
Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas links Western Hemisphere countries committed to democracy and open markets in an initiative to promote inclusive growth, prosperity, and social justice. Launched in late 2008, Pathways is designed to help countries learn from one another’s experience through the exchange of best practices for spreading the benefits of economic growth broadly to all of our citizens.
Pathways countries recognize that while trade spurs economic growth for our countries, the gains from trade have not been equitably shared and the promise of economic and social opportunity remains elusive for too many people in this hemisphere.
Pathways seeks to close this gap by empowering small farmers, small businesses, craftspeople, workers, women, indigenous communities, Afro-descendants, youth and vulnerable groups to participate effectively in the global economy. Pathways partner countries are committed to deepening cooperation to:
- Expand access to markets and financial services for small businesses, farmers and rural communities;
- Facilitate regional trade and integration;
- Promote regional development and competitiveness;
- Ensure the effective enforcement of fundamental labor rights and decent working conditions and the effective enforcement of environmental laws;
- Promote public-private partnerships; and
- Expand education opportunities.
For more information, visit the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas website at http://www.pathways-caminos.org
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