Abstract
The aim of this research is two fold; first, introduce interested researchers with a study frame (built from reviewing several determinants of national competitiveness) affecting growth in Central America. Second, examining and comparing the Global Competitive Index’s nine pillars (building blocks) with the overall ICT performance in CA (adapted from the Networked Readiness Index). Guatemala, even leading in terms of higher growth rate, along with Nicaragua and Honduras need to focus and sustain enhanced policies and programs in order to strength their basic requirement components. Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama yield moderate scores, still the region needs to rethink on the mitigation of poverty and acquire sustainable paths for economic growth. Nicaragua should focus and emphasize the betterment of policy-action-plans, in order to boost the institutional framework, the infrastructure environment and the health and primary education pillars.