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As one of the larger economies in Latin America, Colombia has a track record of above-average GDP growth, a reputation for sound macroeconomic management and market-friendly policies.
An economic boom driven by a $19bn natural gas project was followed by a sharp slowdown as global energy prices fell, putting pressure on the government to spread more equitable development in this resource-rich country.
Recent efforts by the Qatari government to diversify the economy have paid off in terms of helping the country weather the recent downturn in global oil and gas prices.