Ecuador joins the Business Council of the Alliance for Development in Democracy

Washington, D.C.- The Business Council of the Alliance for Development in Democracy, (ADD+USA-BC), is pleased to announce the integration of the American Chambers of Ecuador as members of this institution. This inclusion will strengthen the commitment of the Ecuadorian private sector to economic progress, sustainable development and human rights in a climate of respect for the rules of the Rule of Law in the countries that make up the Alliance for Development in Democracy: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and the Dominican Republic.

"Ecuador's integration into the Council will allow its business leaders to share experiences and knowledge with their peers in the region, as well as participate in joint projects and high-level dialogues that promote sustainable socioeconomic development of the countries that make up the Alliance" , pointed out Rocío Velarde, President of the Board of AMCHAM Quito.

"The integration of the private sector of Ecuador to the Business Council of the Alliance for Development in Democracy, is an important step in its commitment to economic progress, democracy and the promotion of investment and cooperation with key partner countries in the chains of supply," said the president of the Business Council of the Alliance for Development in Democracy, Steven Puig.

"We are sure that the active participation of Ecuador's business leaders will significantly contribute to strengthening the Business Council and the strategic coordination of actions that promote the development of our nations," said Nery Merejildo, Chairman of the Board of AMCHAM Guayaquil.

For his part, Robert Moss, President of the Business Council of the Alliance for Development Ecuador, said that the private sector is the engine of development of nations "this opportunity to join efforts among the private sector of our nations, where we together promote development in Democracy, an environment of greater well-being and let's aim together for sustainable, fair and inclusive development, is unique and we must take advantage of it”.

The Business Council of the Alliance for Development in Democracy is a regional non-profit organization whose objective is to promote the common interest of the countries that comprise it and to cooperate in building the resilience of long-term supply chains. term through support initiatives for the development of trade and investment among its member countries.

About the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR)

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR for its acronym in English) is a non-profit association, legally incorporated on November 8, 1923, which promotes a healthy investment climate based on access to knowledge, opportunities and a culture of best practices for the socioeconomic and professional development of its partners. AMCHAMDR is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is a founding member of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA).