The+Economy+of+El+Salvador

By: Amber Hull
Up until the 1950’s the government of El Salvador was having significant problems improving the economy of the country, as they were experiencing growth within the population, while the amount of land available for agricultural purposes was decreasing. It was this problem in the economy that led to the establishment of the [|National Council for Economic Planning and Coordination] (CONAPLAN), in 1962, which developed a five year plan to boost the economy. This plan included decreas ing the illiteracy rate and expanding programs such as education, health, and housing. This plan was then revised in 1973, to focus more on production, labor, and social welfare. More reforms were adopted in 1980 as well, having to do with land distribution. After the civil war, in 1989, the new President, [|Cristian]i, implemented more reforms, which have caused

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improvement within th e economy. Another reason for improvement in the economy was the economic aid and private remittances that were received after the civil war, which are still being received now, although not at the same level. (Hoehner, 1995)



References:

Hoehner, J. (Ed.). (1995). Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, Americas (8 ed.). Gale Research Inc.

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