Análisis de las perspectivas del Tratado de Libre Comercio entre Ecuador y China para el sector agroindustrial.

Abstract

The aim of this research, in generalterms is to analyze the effects an FTA (Free Trade Agreement) between Ecuador and China has had on agriculture sector changes with reflections from other sectors at our perspective where we should beheading for a local development. These specific aims are to assess the FTA influence on a country economy, strategies that can be used in order to minimize risks caused from unfair competition and policies for agro-industrial innovation related diversification. Fundos productivos y NegociosThe agro-industrial sector in Ecuador is an important component of the economy, representing a significant source of GDP and employment. They are the activities ranging from agricultural production to industrialization, and commercialization of products such as foodstuffs (and other edible raw materials), beverages, textiles etc. The extensive wealth of its geography and climate for exporting excellent fresh products. Recent advance in the sector was modernizing, which accessed global competitiveness due to development of technology. Nevertheless, the Ecuadorean-Chinese Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is seen as both an unauspicious and fortunate aspect for this area. On one hand, the FTA can boost exports and investment flows but on the other it also bring about existing challenges of competition among local producers while dealing with fluctuating international prices and trade dumping practices.