Mexico Announces New National Development Plan
Report Highlights:
This report summarizes a Decree from the Secretariat of Finance (SHCP) published in Mexico’s “Diario Oficial” (Federal Register) on May 20, 2013, which approves the 2013-2018 National Development Plan (NDP). The plan is defined as a “roadmap” that sets an overarching objective to bring Mexico to its fullest potential. It also sets five main national goals and three cross-cutting strategies, which will govern the performance of all federal public agencies. This report’s intent is to focus mostly on the agricultural segment of the NDP.
Executive Summary:
On May 22, 2012, a Decree from the SHCP was published in Mexico’s Federal Register approving the 2013-2018 National Development Plan (NDP). The Plan is the route that the Mexican government will follow during the six-year term and outlines five main goals:
1. Mexico in Peace - ensure peace and security, providing a firm base for democracy, governance and security to the population.
2. Inclusive Mexico - make Mexico more inclusive to its citizens, protecting their social rights.
3. Mexico with Quality Education - improve the quality of the education system so that youth in Mexico can face an ever-more competitive world.
4. Prosperous Mexico - promote prosperity by stimulating economic growth so that Mexican will feel the prosperity in their pockets.
5. Global Responsible Mexico - demonstrates Mexico as a responsible international player. The Plan proposes actions to project Mexico as a nation that upholds international law, promotes free international trade and shows its solidarity with other countries.
