COUNTRY ANALYSIS: “GOOD” IS NOT ENOUGH, CHILE
Introduction
Chile's economy is considered one of the most developed in Latin America, and is believed that it will be a developed country between 2018 and 2020. It also has the highest Human Development Index (HDI) in Latin America. According to IMF estimates, the country will reach a GDP per capita of just over 18,000 USD over a period of 4 years (2014). In early 2010, Chile became the first full member of the OECD in South America and second in Latin America after Mexico, due to the recognition in the economic advances of recent decades, social development and strong institutional restructuring, which has led to Chile to settle in the thirty members of this organization, which groups the major
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The so-called period of Independence was developed from the deposition of the Spanish governor in 1810 to the exile of the Liberator Bernardo O’Higgins in 1823. It was marked by various battles against the royalists, who managed to briefly reconquer the country and also was marked by the problems in his government. Once the country’s independence was achieved, it followed a period of organization of the Chilean state, between 1823 and 1830, which saw three events of rulers and two constitutions.
Between 1831 and 1861, the period of the conservative Republic took place. It was marked by the entry into force of the 1833 Constitution established by Diego Portales, with a strong, centralized government. Despite some attempts at subversion, institutional stability was maintained and the country experienced economic prosperity. The eighth period, known as the liberal Republic, which lasted from 1861 to 1891, was characterized by greater political stability and allowed an extension of the territory to the south and the north. After the civil war in 1891, it began the parliamentary republic, which lasted until the promulgation of the Constitution of 1925. The National Congress dominated the politics and the president became a figure of virtually no authority. The country became
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Two roads can lead to achieve growth in productivity. On the one hand, Chile needs to optimize processes with the already available resources which requires the proper functioning of markets, competition, institutions with higher degrees of legitimacy, reduce the regulatory bureaucracy that generate losses of efficiency, an infrastructure that does not progress and limit the flexibility necessary for proper allocation of resources. While on the other hand, Chile needs to innovate, implement new ideas, create products, designs, processes, business models or a productive organization. In both cases, the basis for increased productivity are the people. Therefore, it is essential that all Chileans have access to better training and an environment that allows them to deploy their creative talent with an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship without barriers to entry to ensure free competition which does not condemn failure, and allows the flexibility to adapt and use new technologies offered by the dynamic
The government also advocated the development of domestic industry in order to protect Chile from future external economic shocks. Thus, Chile, like many other Latin American nations at the time, adopted a policy of import-substitution industrialization. Its aim was to “encourage the creation of homegrown industries to replace Latin American dependence on foreign manufactured goods” (Berliner) which was done in part by establishing quotas, licenses, and higher tariffs on imports and a strict exchange rate in Chile.
In Valdivia, Chile 1960 an earthquake changed the lives of many. An earthquake is the violent shaking of the ground that will destroy homes, buildings, landforms, historical monuments, and lives. Earthquakes begin with the breakage of rock along a fault line. When two tectonic plates rub against each other they create an earthquake. Earthquakes will ride along a fault line which will determine how long the quake will go on. The larger and longer the fault like the bigger the earthquake. Earthquakes send out waves, primary waves or, p waves and secondary waves or, s waves travel along the interior of the earth. These two waves are called body waves. While detecting the waves, the primary waves appear first then the secondary waves. Primary waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses, which means they are about to travel through the liquid center. Secondary waves are only able to travel through solids which are why scientists have found that there is a loss of these waves once they reach the center.
From this time to around 1813, the Chileans who supported this idea of independence from Spain began to peacefully change their government. However, there was a controversy amongst some Chileans on how far the
Chile is now part of something called the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) from 2011-2016 (worldbank.org). The Country Partnership Strategy works off the successful experience of the World Bank group strategy. Chile’s demand of the World Bank focuses solely on the provision of technical assistance and other knowledge products. The World Bank has an advantage in these areas and can help Chile achieve its long term goals. The
The country of Chile is located in western South America. The conditions vary with the mountains, deserts, and beaches.
The colonial aristocracy and the clergy had been discredited because of royalist leanings. The army, plus a few intellectuals, established a government devoid of democratic forms. Yet with the centralistic constitution of 1833, fashioned largely by Diego Portales on Chile's particular needs, a foundation was laid for the gradual emergence of parliamentary government and a long period of stability.
According to Garreton, the oppositions had successfully created a political front that aggregated enough support for an alternative to the current regime. This resulted in a democratization in Chile that was also free and repressive. Chile had a pacted transition which was actor-centered. This transition to democracy was repressive in that the elections were started from the top down, only once the elites and the official agreed to hold an election was there any form of a transition. As O’Donnell described it, it is ironically non-democratic because these pacts are negotiated among small numbers of elites. It was also repressive in that once Chile was democratized it delayed truth and justice. Those that were involved in many of the atrocities did not serve jail time because of the amnesty laws. However, this transition was also free because it resulted in elections that allowed for the public to decide whether or not they were going to transition to democracy. These elections were also free in that they were inclusive and also non-violent. This then resulted in a stable democratic government that was bred through both freedom and
Chile stretches along 2,672 miles with an average width of 112 miles. More than one out of every three Chileans live in Santiago metropolitan region which is the capital of Chile. Two Chilean poets have won the Nobel Prize in literature. Chile’s population sits around 17,363,894 ranking Chile 63, they have a human development index of 41 of 187 countries. GDP per capita is $19,100 with an adult literacy at 99% for both males and females. The general attitudes are friendly and warm, but they might be shy and reserved when first meeting someone, they are also known for their sharp, witty and somewhat cynical sense of humor. Chileans are extremely patriotic and take pride in their nation’s cultural, educational, and economic achievements. Chile has a large middle class, and their educational system enables many poorer people to excel. When it comes to Chilean appearance they closely follow European styles, North American fashions are also popular especially among the youth. Greetings in Chile are important because they stress that one is welcome and recognized. The most common greeting among friends and relatives is the abrazo, consisting of a handshake and a hug. Chileans eat their main meal in the middle of the day and a lighter meal between 8 and 10pm, they typically have a tea time around 5 or 6pm where beverages, small sandwiches, and cookies or cake are served. In restaurants a server can be summoned with a raised finger; meal checks are not brought to the table until
Chile was beginning to be conquered by the Spanish in the mid 16th century. The conquest begun with Diego de Almagro and Francisco Pizarro in 1536 and 1537 near the Maule River. They were searching for gold and civilization, found neither, and returned to Peru. The first conquest happened in 1540-1541, under the command of Pedro de Valdivia, which founded Santiago. During this time, there were at least 500,000 native people living in Chile (Britannica). Additionally, many of these cultures were intertwined. In Northern Chile, groups relied on fishing and farming, and this area was successfully taken under the influence of the expanding Inca empire. The Chincha and the Quechua who were apart of this empire also tried to conquer Central and
Santiago is the capital of Chile. It is currently the largest city in Chile. Santiago was founded in 1541 and has been growing ever since. This city includes the largest building in Latin America called the Gran Torre Santiago. One of Chile's most popular features is Easter Island. Popular for it's stone heads, this Chilean island brings in tourist from all over the world. Famous not only because of the stone heads, but also for being the most isolated inhabited island. It is located 3,512 kilometres off the coast of Chile. The city of Valparaíso is one of the most important ports and cultural hot spots for Chile. It is located midway down the country and on the coast. Another important city is Viña del Mar. It is located
Chile is a small country that is located in South America and bordered by Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. Chile's population is a round number of 16,136,000. The capital of Chile is Santiago. Chile is about 756,096 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 291,930 square miles. Chile's main language is Spanish and their religion is mainly Roman Catholic, Protestant (Chile: National). Chile's currency is the Chilean peso. Our U.S. dollar compared to the Chilean peso is 1 U.S dollar = 669.773 Chilean pesos (World's). The life expectancy of a Chilean female = 82-83, male = 77, and the average is 80 (Life). Michelle Bachelet is Chile's president, she is the first female president of Chile. She has served from 2006-2010 and she is currently on her second term which
The Yarur textile factory played an important role in Chilean politics, and was the central role for the uprisings and downfalls in Chilean history. Its first key component was that it represented an economic empire based of paper and cloth that used these resources to gain political power through the aspect of having wealth. The second element of the Yarur factory that gave its importance in Chilean politics was that it represented a monopoly of Chile’s political capital. In Weavers of Revolution, Peter Winn depicts the relationship from a “revolution from above” and “revolution from below” and how the workers of the Yarur textile factory faced an on-going struggle between the working class and the government. Winn focuses his analysis of
Mexico, since its independence in 1821 until the proclamation of the Constitution of 1857, he lived for a time of very significant instability. The lack of cohesion in the Mexican political institutions. The inability of political leaders to negotiate and reconcile a way for the country. The inflexibility of the groups of power. The numerous coups d 'état. The different plans and the profile that the various reactionary leaders and ideological groups in the Mexico of the nineteenth century. A weak army unable to fight, poorly organized and trained. The lack of cohesion and nationalism that existed between Mexicans, a society indifferent and lack of support to the foreign threat. Mexico was unable to cope with a war and lost it along with half of its territory.
All nations, regardless of their size, population or wealth, have a responsibility to stability and world peace. Each country must understand that global security and peace is a milestone that we must keep. Chile, as a South American Country, has an important contribution supporting this world peace, as a Nation we understand when the world is at peace, we can grow as a society and bring wellness to everybody. With the aim of making tangible the commitment to world peace, Chile actively participates in international forums related to the topic, in order to express the ideas of the Nation and make peace a common vision, besides expressing their concepts, Chile is involved in various organizations such as UN, OAS and USAN, in order to achieve
In 1945, Chile became a charter member of the United Nations. The post-world war époque bought a lot of political and economic uproar to the people of Chile as communist and Christian democrat parties were fighting steadily to claim governmental power.