The Report: Colombia 2013
The Report: Colombia 2013

Author: Oxford Business Group

Publisher: Oxford Business Group

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1907065865

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Increased stability and security have renewed investment confidence in Colombia, which, with vast natural resources, a strengthened fiscal policy following reform in 2012, and a number of new free trade agreements, is well positioned to continue experiencing growth. The extractive industries, alongside the financial, infrastructure and retail sectors are particularly dynamic as the government pursues diversification strategies and the middle class expands.

Colombia
Colombia

Author: Carl Meacham

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1442228121

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This report from the CSIS Americas Program provides a detailed look at the challenges the Colombian government confronts as it moves from providing security to developing rural areas that were previously conflict zones. In particular, the report examines such issues as remaining security needs; land tenure; needed infrastructure improvements; and better governance. In addition, the report offers recommendations on how the Colombian government can move forward in consolidating gains in its countryside—and how the United States can help.

The Report: Colombia 2014
The Report: Colombia 2014

Author: Oxford Business Group

Publisher: Oxford Business Group

Published: 2013-08-25

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1910068098

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Indeed, the sound performance of the construction sector, strong investment in public works, restored consumer confidence and a recovery in the hydrocarbons industry enabled Colombia’s economy to regain dynamism and end 2013 with growth of 4.7%. Attracting a record $16.36bn in foreign direct investment in 2013, an 8.2% rise on the previous year, the Andean economy assured its spot among the region’s top investment targets. As in previous years, hydrocarbons attracted the lion’s share of FDI to the country, accounting for 81.6% of the total. While GDP grew by just 2.9% in the first quarter of 2014, the central bank forecasts growth of 4.3% for the year. With the possibility of a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the next few years could see economic performance enhanced by improved agricultural and energy outputs, as well as increased FDI inflows.

Debating the Prospects for Peace in Colombia
Debating the Prospects for Peace in Colombia

Author: Cameron Combs

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13:

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The obstacles to peace in Colombia remain daunting. Prompted by an Inter-American Dialogue event with six leading Colombian analysts and former officials on January 31, 2013, this report explores the prospects for peace and provides background on the process' most contentious debates.