ANDEAN • E-FREE TRANSLATION.COM • Definition of Andean

... administration inherited an economy that is much more structurally sound and liberalized than the one inherited by its predecessor. Even though export demand is likely to remain slack in some key markets - especially the Andean countries - GDP growth in 2000 probably will be 3% to 4%. Key reform initiatives from the previous administration - including the privatization of public utilities - remain uncompleted. Although President MOSCOSO is unlikely ...

— The 2000 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.