this strategy with el salvador covers the period from 2004 to 2009 and is designed to support the country during president elías antonio saca's administration. the strategy proposes the following two interrelated strategic objectives that are consistent with the government "país seguro 2004-2009" plan: (1) to promote sustainable economic growth by increasing competitiveness by means of fostering private investments recovery based on four strategic guidelines: (a) to help improve the investment climate and business productivity in a stable macroeconomic environment; (b) to upgrade basic support infrastructure for production, especially in rural areas; (c) to tap opportunities afforded by trade liberalization and regional integration; and (d) to strengthen environmental management and natural disaster prevention; these efforts will increase private investment, accelerate economic growth, and create better jobs and (2) strengthen human capital and improve opportunities for the poorest ...