Training in sustainable navigation and field data acquisition for the implementation of a tidal energy installation

Panama, despite its economic development and competitive position in Latin America, faces high levels of inequality. Approximately 40% of the population lives in a situation of total poverty, and 16.6% in extreme poverty.

In the Pearl Islands Archipelago, especially on Saboga Island, there is a shortage of energy resources, difficulties in accessing education, and limited job opportunities. The lack of economic diversification and the concentration on activities such as fishing and agriculture contribute to this problem. To improve the situation, it is suggested to implement programs that promote economic diversification, and to encourage education and job training to improve access to basic resources such as energy.