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POWER

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Ramona Tarta, Oliver Cushing, Mark Storry

Chile Power 2009 POWER Release

November 09, 2009

Chile was considered a world leader for reforming and liberalizing its power sector as early as the 1980s. However, 25 years later, Chile is at a cross- roads in terms of developing future capacity. With an estimated GDP growth rate of 2% to 3% during the current global financial crisis, a highly competitive economy, an established democracy, and a stable macro- economic environment, Chile is considered a premium destination for foreign investment.

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