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Why did Georgia Tech pick Costa Rica for the 1st Latin American center? Why Latin America?

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Why did Georgia Tech pick Costa Rica for the 1st Latin American center? Why Latin America?

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• Georgia Tech has some of the world leaders in logistics, productivity, and trade within its organization. • Georgia Tech has an exceptional group of alumni in Costa Rica and they provide resources that make our exploration and start-up period much easier and comprehensive. • Costa Rica and the U. S. have a free trade agreement with diverse trade going in both directions. The U. S. is Costa Rica’s largest trading partner. • There is a perception that Costa Rica’s logistics performance is poor even when compared to other Latin American countries. According to the World Bank Logistics Performance Index, Costa Rica ranks 72nd in logistics competency in the world. • Travel to Costa Rica is very convenient from Atlanta and is a very attractive country (wide spread English usage, ability to use US dollars, stable government, etc.) for Georgia Tech faculty and students to visit. • Georgia Tech has the support of a generous donor who is providing seed money, as well as the opportunity to coll

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