My opinion on Sustainable Development in Panama, and certain aspects that need to be improved in the lifestyle of Panamanians.

1. Sustainable development in Panama
What should be improved?

2. Panama is a
privileged country

3. With rich Fauna
and Flora
https://prezi.com/anrosrfof_37/biodiversidad-del-istmo-de-panama/
In Panama there are approximately 10,000 species of plants, 174 species of
coral, 317 species of mammals , 172 species of amphibians, 228 species of
reptiles, 930 species of birds, 190 species of marine fish, and more than 20,000
species of insects.

4. Clean water
reserves
http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/recurso-hidrico-Panama-Carlos-Vargas_0_4249825030.html
Panama is the fifth country in the world with the
highest precipitation rate regarding its territorial
extension.

5. Stunning beaches
http://panamainfo.com/es/playas-e-islas
Panama has more than 1,000 islands between the
Caribbean and the Pacific.

6. A rich and modern
Metropolis
With an average GDP growth above 8 %
between 2006 and 2012.
http://www.bancomundial.org/es/country/panama/overview

7. The Panama Canal,
one of the seven wonders
of the Modern World.
(2015 fiscal year revenues totaling $2.61 billion).

8. But there are certain
things that we definitely
need to improve

9. Panamanians need to understand that their
actions have consequences.

10. https://clasberkeley.wordpress.com/2014/03/20/opportunities-for-improving-panamas-potable-water/
In 2013, 840,000 of the country’s
3.8 million people lacked 24-hour
access to water, 600,000 did not
have access to a potable supply,
and 30,000 relied on tank trucks
to deliver drinking water.

11. http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/provincias/Ganaderos-Santos-preocupados-muerte-reses_0_4276072453.html
Streams have dried, and there are lots of animals dying.
In August last year there were more than 1,800 cattle
reported dead.

12. But, we still don’t take
care of our natural
resources.
http://www.prensa.com/sociedad/Bosques-Darienen-peligro-tala-ilegal_0_4216078479.html
Of the 110 thousand cubic meters of wood that are cut down each
year in Panama, at least 50 thousand cubic meters are deforested
illegally by networks of local dealers.

13. We still waste
water

14. Panamanian Carnivals: millions of gallons
of water wasted in four days.

15. We ought to invest in our children’s education. Teaching them
about the world, and all their possibilities.

16. So they know that there could be a bright future for
them. Not just a repeated pattern of poverty and
inequality.

17. The experiences that
surround us early on,
are what influence
our development.

18. If we are not motivated to see over our
own circumstances, we won’t be able to
see all the possibilities that could be
available to us.

19. Panama has the second worst income
distribution in Latin America. About
one-fourth of the population lives in
poverty
http://www.indexmundi.com/panama/economy_profile.html

20. Fortunately, we are
seeing some progress

21. Recycling initiatives are slowly but surely
making their way into Panama’s society.

22. Public education is catching up to new technologies, but we
still have to modernize the institution, and its educators.

23. Central America's first urban rail system, the Panama Metro, has
improved the quality of life of thousands of Panamanians that
can commute rapidly to Panama City and back.

24. In conclusion,
we have a long way to go, but
We can’t forget that
we shape our own
destiny…

25. ‣We need to empower
all Panamanians
through education;
that is the only way
to give them a fair
opportunity.

26. ‣ Our public institutions should be governed by
performance standards, and professionals with strong
qualifications. We can’t have mediocre teams running
the country.

27. ‣Healthy competition, and
high standards should be
inculcated early on,
because they encourage
individuals to push
themselves to greatness:
usually people aren’t
aware that they are capable
of greatness.