They promote an export culture among students at UP

 The General Directorate of Foreign Trade Services of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI), together with the Faculty of Business Administration and Accounting (FAECO) of the University of Panama (UP), held a panel discussion on Monday with over 180 marketing, logistics, and tourism students, as part of the 41st anniversary of this Academic Unit.

The welcome remarks were given by Master Franklin Castillo, the dean of this Faculty, who was accompanied by his team.

The panel discussion featured the participation of entrepreneurs Bianca Morán from Ecotopia Teak, Gabriele Acconciagioco from Pedro Mandinga, and Arturo Siú from Plásticos Generales S.A., who shared their experiences and motivations for entering the export market, as well as their continuous improvement in processes, strategic planning, and certifications to optimize and innovate their work methods within their respective teams.

This forum was moderated by the National Director of Export Promotion, Eric Dormoi, who shared his experience in the support provided by MICI through various programs such as Pymes Exporta, Mujer Exporta, and trade missions.

The General Manager of Foreign Trade Services, Marianela Gómez, highlighted that “Promoting the export culture is part of the objectives of these activities, complementing the actions we undertake to contribute to the successful performance of our exports. We would like to thank the speakers and congratulate the University of Panama for allowing us to share this valuable information with their students.”

Ecotopía Teak, located in Genené, Cañita de Chepo, province of Panama, is the first certified wood processing plant for timber sourced from forest plantations  , with a production capacity of one thousand three hundred 40-foot containers of teak per year

In addition to their involvement in forest utilization, they are committed to the education and training of future professionals. As a result, they received a visit from a group of fourth and sixth-year students pursuing a degree in forestry engineering at the Technological University of Panama, as well as five graduates in Forestry Engineering from the National University of Forestry Sciences (UNACIFOR) in Honduras, at their teak processing plant.


Being a pilot project in industrial development and the only teak plant in the region, Ecotopia Teak decided to share this valuable knowledge and experience with future forestry engineers. This aims to ensure a generational transition that is forward-looking and grounded in the evolving experiences of international markets, all while advancing their commitment to promoting sustainable development and excellence in the forestry industry.


During the visit, the students, accompanied by their professors, gained substantial insights into the teak marketing system and the various quality aspects of production.  


This visit allowed the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in mechanization and automation within a teak processing plant. It also provided them with a different perspective on the importance of FSC certification and responsible teak production in Panama for the development of rural economies in Chepo and Darién.

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Panamá Teak is a registered trademark dedicated to the marketing and sale of forest products crafted from 100% FSC® certified tectona grandis teak, naturally grown and commercially cultivated in the Republic of Panama.

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