INCAE Business School and the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) signed an agreement to promote the professional development of human resources in Panama. This agreement includes joint activities for the transfer of knowledge, training and didactic topics.
The agreement establishes a framework of cooperation between INCAE and CCIAP for the continuous training and professional development of the private sector, through educational programs of INCAE and CCIAP projects. Sustainable projects that meet national and international standards will also be developed.
CCIAP will support INCAE in job skills development activities and will organize workshops, forums and events to deepen topics of mutual interest. The agreement was signed by Enrique Bolaños, Rector of INCAE, and Juan Arias, President of CCIAP, for a period of five years.
Juan Arias, president of the CCIAP, said: "Today more than ever, the country needs human capital trained to meet the demands of the labor market for an effective economic and social development with long-term perspectives. For this reason, the Chamber of Commerce has considered that quality education is the highest priority in order to evolve in the other aspects that keep our beloved Panama away from true development", added Arias.
He also indicated that the academic sector is an ally in the preparation based on the needs of the productive sector with this strategic alliance with INCAE, the CCIAP through its Center for Professional Training and Business Development will jointly participate in this process, ensuring greater talent according to local and international demands, which are becoming more competitive every day.
Enrique Bolaños, Rector of INCAE , said, "This agreement represents an invaluable opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Panamanian business sector. We are committed to providing world-class education that not only transforms lives, but also drives sustainable development and global competitiveness in the region."
The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP), the main guild of the private sector, was founded on May 17, 1915 with the purpose of "promoting, connecting and defending private enterprise". It is currently made up of more than 1,500 companies, classified in 15 sectors of the national economy and works actively to procure the growth of commercial, industrial, agricultural and service activities, in addition to cooperating in the study of economic and social problems that affect the country's economy.
Founded in 1964, INCAE Business School is a leading institution that occupies a prominent place among business schools in Latin America and the world, recognized for its academic and research excellence. Committed to the development of the region, INCAE focuses on cultivating Latin American leaders with a global perspective and applying research in the areas of competitiveness, sustainability, entrepreneurship and women's leadership. It has a campus in Costa Rica and, as of 2024, a new Executive Center in Panama, strengthening its presence in the region and its commitment to world-class education.
