The Discovery of New Export Products in Ecuador

Ivan Hernandez, Nathalie Cely, Francisco Gonzalez, Ernesto Munoz and Ivan Prieto

No 4672, Research Department Publications from Inter-American Development Bank, Research Department

Abstract: This paper examines export diversification in Ecuador in the cases of fresh cut flowers, canned tuna, palm heart, broccoli and mangoes, using the theoretical framework on “pioneers” and “discoveries” developed by Hausmann and Rodrik(2003), as well as work by Sánchez and Butler (2006) on export costs and related uncertainties. It is found that the discoveries were mainly of traditional competitive advantage, with various degrees of technology adoption. The following policy implications are derived: i) innovative mechanisms to share the costs of new discoveries must be found and intellectual property rights strengthened; ii) cooperation among industry experts needs to improve; iii) deeper collective action to promote public-private partnerships should be undertaken; iv) relevant information and knowledge should be made available to all interested parties; and v) a national-level agenda should be undertaken to increase private investment in promising sectors while promoting the creation of public goods and minimizing rent-seeking behavior.

Keywords: Export diversification; Ecuador (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 O25 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-06
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