Infrastructure

Guatemala doesn't have the infrastructure it needs to reach its development goals. So far, the job of providing basic services has been reserved exclusively for the Government, without taking into account that demonopolization and privatization would encourage additional investment projects. What to do then? In our Cover Story , María del Carmen Aceña makes some propositions and reminds us of three main issues the World Bank consideres essential for development: create investments that are highly profitable, that respond to the needs of the population, and that are efficient.

From the heart of the "Ruta Maya" we bring you a Success Story of hard work, faith and will power. Explore the River Passion and marvel at the the tales Julián Mariona.

In Guatemala, one may be equally inpressed by the tropical forest as by the geometric expansion in Internet use. In the last few months more than 800 new users gained access to the "network of networks." Our Business Computing section describes many companies which are already promoting their products and services on the Net.

In contrast to our desire and determination to overcome any adversity, Guatemalans see organized crime expanding beyond common delinquency, sustained by impunity and lack of coordination among law enforcement authorities. In Law and Business, criminologist José Eduardo Martí Guilló presents an "x-ray of a city sick with crime."

In a Gerencia exclusive, McCann Erickson vice-president Jens Olesen, reveals the Corporate Strategy of this world-class advertising agency. His words of wisdom: Standing still is the fastest way to fall behind.