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The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Paraguay is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form. One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/sa/paraguay/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/paraguay.php). For banking information, see specific citations below, or the general pages of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Latin America Research Group, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning this country and other countries of the world.
Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/) site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. Note especially their page on Multi Regional Internet Business Resources.
The wealth of published books available on this subject exceeds the offerings of the online materials on the World Wide Web. Libraries, and in particular the Library of Congress Online Catalog, offers a wide bibliography of such published works on business subjects. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress Subject Heading with the relevant country. A Guide to Finding Business Information at the Library of Congress may also be useful ( http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/guide1/).
BANCO CENTRAL DE PARAGUAY (http://www.bcp.gov.py/)
Site provided by the Central Bank of Paraguay. In Spanish.
CAMARA DE COMERCIO Y BOLSA DE VALORES DE PARAGUAY (http://www.ccparaguay.com.py/default.asp)
Site provided by the body representing commercial and production interests before government authorities. Includes links to information about its history, services provided, events, structure, and membership. In Spanish
COMISION NACIONAL DE VALORES (http://www.cnv.gov.py/)
Site provided by the Comision Nacional de Valores (CNV)--an independent agency with links to the Executive, through the Ministry of Industry and Commerce--charged with overseeing compliance of laws and regulations governing the stock market. The site includes links to a registry of governed agencies, economic information, orientation for investors, applicable legislation, updates, and related sites. In Spanish.
FREE TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS (FTAA): PARAGUAY (http://www.ftaa-alca.org/busfac/ctyindex/PRY_e.asp)
The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) is an initiative to integrate the economies of the Western Hemisphere into a single free trade arrangement, in which barriers to trade and investment will be progressively eliminated. As part of a collection of documents relating to the history of the FTAA, the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Administrative Secretariat outlines laws and legislation of Paraguay pertaining to international trade. The areas covered include agriculture, competition policy, government procurement, intellectual property rights, market access, and investment.
MERCOSUR (http://www.mercosur.int/msweb/)
Comprehensive site provided by MERCOSUR, the Southern Common Market, established to for the economic development of its members, including Paraguay. The site includes a drop-down menu with links to general information, treaties and agreements, documentation, publications, and responsibilities. In Spanish and Portuguese.
MINISTERIO DE HACIENDA (http://www.hacienda.gov.py/web-hacienda/index.php)
Paraguay Finance Ministry site includes links to Under Secretariat of Financial Administration; Under Secretariat of Economic Integration; Under Secretariat of Taxation; and the Metropolitan Network for the Public Sector. In Spanish.
PARAGUAY AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) (http://www.imf.org/external/country/PRY/index.htm)
Discusses Paraguay's activities as a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Provides access to statistics, press releases, statements by IMF officials, and reports. Notes that the IMF is an international organization of member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation.
USAID LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: PARAGUAY (http://www.usaid.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean/country/paraguay/index.html)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides information concerning its current economic and humanitarian assistance programs in Paraguay. USAID also offers links to Web sites featuring background information on Paraguay, as well as links to multilateral donors, government institutions, and other related Web sites.
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