The British firm Oxford Business Group (OBG), in association with the Government of Colombia, presented The Report: Colombia 2013 on August 22nd at El Nogal Club. The document presents a thorough account of Colombia’s economy and its prospects.
The report holds interviews with important Colombian leaders like President Juan Manuel Santos, data that shows the country’s healthy economy as well as the industries with best revenue and those that offer the best medium term opportunities like mining and infrastructure.
The reports introduction was carried out by María Ángela Holguín, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Juan Pablo Córdoba, president of Colombia’s Stock Exchange, and OBG editors Peter Grimsditch and Andrew Jeffreys.
According to Grimsditch Colombia’s performance is outstanding and enviable by any European nation, specifically because of its GDP average of 6% in the last decade and a controlled inflation of 3%.
OBG’s regional editor highlighted the fact that the country is growing more than its regional counterparts and its competitiveness is reflected in the opening of new markets, its array of natural resources and the potential of cities like Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and Barranquilla.
Juan Pablo Córdoba, president of Colombia’s Stock Exchange, highlighted the importance of these reports, for they show the world Colombia’s immense investment opportunities. He also emphasized on projects like Colombia Inside Out, which act as international business showcases.
About investment opportunities, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, María Ángela Holguín, said that “the world looks differently at Colombia; it sees us as an economically sound and stable country with impressive business opportunities, legal certainty for investors, qualified human resources and a private sector that is willing to exchange experiences and services.
Holguín mentioned the country’s compromise with attracting international investment by creating new international alliances with countries all over the world. She also called attention upon the country’s fine moment by highlighting a 20% reduction in poverty in the last 10 years through 2.300.000 new jobs.
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