Former Canal Zone Area
For many years INDESA has been analyzing the impact of the repossession of the former Canal zone territories as was agreed upon in the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977.
INDESA’s first assignment on this matter was conducted for a group of banks (7) and consisted in the “Analysis of the Economic Impact of the Withdrawal of U.S. Military Bases from Panama” (1995).
Later, in 1997, under contract with the Panamanian Government, INDESA conducted a study on the economic value of the Canal Zone territories. In this study, the firm suggested, in chronological order, possible uses for the territories and an analysis on their expected economic impact.
Most recently, INDESA was awarded a contract by the Panama-Pacific Special Economic Area Agency as consultants for the Howard Project.
Panama Canal Expansion
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the social rate of return of the Panama Canal expansion.
The study consisted in adjusting the financial inflows and outflows of the Panama Canal Expansion program by converting them into social revenues and costs by introducing efficiency prices.
Banking Sector
INDESA has provided its services for the Banking Superintendence of Panama regarding banking regulation issues.
INDESA has also conducted several feasibility studies for prospective banks and studies of the different niche markets in the banking sector.
Under contract with the Inter-American Development Bank, INDESA conducted a study on the Panamanian Monetary System. This study has been discussed in international seminars on dollarization.
Analysis of the Economic & Business Climate
INDESA holds seminars on the economic climate, usually in eleven sessions per year. These “Think-Tank” sessions are tailored to the issues of interest of our clients so that they are kept up to date on country’s most relevant economic and financial topics.
Market and Sector Studies
The firm has conducted several market studies, including the local retail market, the cement market, and fast-food restaurant franchises in Latin America, among others.
Some of the industries for which INDESA has prepared studies for include the chicken industry, sugar, clothing, steel, agriculture, cars and telecommunications, among others.
Financial Planning
INDESA has conducted financial planning studies for companies of different sizes and in different activities, such as retail stores, health care centers, mines, and banks among others.
Tourism
INDESA has prepared feasibility studies for several hotels in Panama City, David and Colon.
INDESA also conducted a feasibility study for the development of a tourist center and shopping mall in Panama City.
Transportation Sector
INDESA has conducted several studies and projects in the Transportation sector in alliance with renowned partners in this area. Some of the studies are:
Corporate Finance
INDESA has provided its services for industrial organization studies regarding monopolistic practices and market concentration.
INDESA has also provided its services to clients in the acquisition process in industries such as the cement industry, banking, credit cards and supermarkets. On the seller side, INDESA has provided its services to clients in the manufacturing industry, the energy sector, and wholesale stores among others.
At the same time, INDESA has conducted valuations of companies ranging from different sectors of the economy.
Legislation
INDESA has been involved in the authoring of legislation bills on economic, fiscal and financial topics.
Since 2001, INDESA has participated in the elaboration of a bill for the financial restructuring process of corporations.