The Center of Studies on Economic Integration and International Trade - INTEGRAL - is a non profit research, training and technical assistance organization, dedicated to fostering comprehension and sound public policies on international trade and economic and social development issues. INTEGRAL has a vast and knowledgeable combined expertise on international trade, and varying social, political and economic issues that impact communities throughout the Americas. The institution long term strategic vision lies in the belief that knowledge utilization and dissemination contributes to expanding people’s opportunities by improving their skills as a means toward social progress. According to this vision, the mission of INTEGRAL is to bridge the divide between the generation and debate of ideas and social reality, and to contribute to the knowledge and dissemination of trade, trade policies and economic growth in order to foster development and social welfare.