Industrial growth has given Colombia a strong internal mechanism for development and an effective way to supply internal demand.
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Articles & Analysis | Colombia's exposure to international markets drives improved productivity and cost cuts from The Report: Colombia 2017
Articles & Analysis | Retail expands in Colombia as disposible incomes rise and poverty rates decrease from The Report: Colombia 2017
Growth of the economy has translated into an expansion of disposable income for some segments of the Colombian population. Consequently, the retail sector has been developing at an unprecedented speed. This has led to an expansion of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) segment and a vast increase in modern retail space across the country....
Interviews & Viewpoints | Daniella Souza, President, Dow Chemical, Andean Region: Interview from The Report: Colombia 2017
What are some challenges to the growth of the agro-chemical industry in Colombia, and which areas should be targeted for development?
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Colombia 2017
Industry is set to remain an important part of Colombia’s economy, not only for its capacity to create employment, but also for its significant impact on regional development. However, manufacturers face a challenging domestic environment due to fiscal reforms, which are likely to reduce consumer expenditure in 2017. Still, the devaluation of the peso has made the country’s exports more...
Articles & Analysis | Exploration in Colombia leads to a number of new discoveries and mines from The Report: Colombia 2017
After delays and several false starts, the Colombian gold mining segment gained momentum in 2016 with the awarding of environmental permits for four gold mines. This follows the March 2015 permit given to Canada-based Red Eagle Mining, which, little more than a year later, became the first medium-sized gold mine to enter into production in...
Articles & Analysis | The reinvigorated Colombian mining industry receives strong state support from The Report: Colombia 2017
For a country with three Andean mountain chains and a history of gold and silver production, mining has remained a relatively small contributor to the modern Colombian economy. Between 2012 and 2015 the sector contributed only around 2% to GDP and 20% of exports, with the vast majority coming from two giant coal projects: the Cerrejón mine in...