With the new administration’s pro-business, pro-investment stance, in addition to improvements in international prices, the Colombian oil and gas sector is anticipating increased investment over the coming years. Its efforts to diversify and strengthen its energy mix by capitalising on the country’s abundance of renewable sources and further developing its hydropower segment will likely continue…
Colombia is poised for expansion in 2019 and 2020, despite some internal and external challenges that have not abated since 2018. Growth of the Colombian economy will be determined by which side of the scale advances further in the short term: strong consumer spending and increased investment in the construction sector due to the ongoing Fourth Generation road programme, or a deepening current account…
The end of the formal conflict between FARC and the government has boosted the country’s image abroad, allowing the tourism industry to fulfil its potential in areas that were previously out of bounds. Medellín, once known as the home of drug cartels, is now a focal point for innovation in Latin America. As such, it is set to become a regional leader in creative industries, an incentive reinforced…
In English Colombia busca impulsar la confianza y la actividad de los inversionistas en el sector minero mediante la definición de planes de gobierno para reformar el proceso de consulta comunitaria existente, el cual suscita una cierta incertidumbre en el plano legal, sobre todo en lo concerniente a la adjudicación de proyectos. A principios de mayo, María Fernanda Suárez, ministra…
TELECOM FORUM is in its 5th edition and is the main event focused on bringing together the high level executives from operators in Colombia in order to discuss the sector issues in the region and have access to very qualified networking with all players in the industry. This event is a partnership between Conecta Latam and Cintel. For more information, please click here.…
In English Colombia intensifica sus esfuerzos para aumentar la participación de las energías renovables en su matriz energética, revelando una serie de nuevos proyectos que ayudarán a diversificar el suministro de energía del país. El 1 de marzo, el Ministerio de Minas y Energía (MinMas) anunció que había otorgado obligaciones firmes de energía a una serie de empresas, para instalar…
Organizado por WOBI, cada año, en distintas ciudades de América, Europa y Oceanía, World Business Forum es un evento de dos días que reúne a miles de mentes inquietas que comparten la misma pasión por los negocios. Quienes asisten lo hacen para aprender y ser inspirados por algunas de las mentes más influyentes de los negocios y otros ámbitos – una fusión de contenido compuesta por CEOs,…
Although the world remains largely dependent upon fossil fuels for power generation, a gradual transition towards renewable sources has been taking place since the 1990s, underpinned by multilateral deals such as the Kyoto Protocol, the Doha Amendment and, more recently, the Paris Agreement. Investment and development in renewable technologies has historically been led by developed countries,…
In English Los CEOs colombianos mantienen una actitud muy positiva con respecto a la economía del país, y esto a pesar de la actual crisis política y humanitaria que atraviesa su vecina Venezuela. No obstante, los CEOs también coinciden ampliamente en cuáles son las prioridades del país y los muchos desafíos estructurales a los que Colombia se enfrenta a corto y Mediano plazo. La mayoría…
In English OBG Business Barometer: Colombia CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (chief executives or equivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company sizes…
