While several countries have pushed back on efforts, Google says the images of urban and commercial areas, as well as natural resources could encourage foreign investments. Vector data of populated places, points-of-interest, roads and other important data gives investors valuable information about how visitors can navigate through the country, Kabir wrote in the blog. In Panama, for example, the recent promotion of Panamanian real estate to the international market could be supported by geographical data and visibility to the targeted audience through Google products. --Laurie Sullivan
I'd like to put out a call for Google to reciprocate on any forthcoming co-operation and share the proceeds with those that co-operate.