The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, interested in positioning Colombia at a worldwide level, has prepared documents on issues that are specific to and strategic for the country. The following are the documents are included in this section.
Colombia, a country of prosperity and democracy
This document includes general and relevant issues related to Colombia, thus becoming an essential informative document on the nation. “Colombia, a country of prosperity and democracy” includes reference to the five locomotives defined by President Juan Manuel Santos, Colombia’s biodiversity, key aspects of the country’s economy and the current part played by Colombia in the global economy, renewable energy and biofuels, the mining and energy sector, tourism, cooperation and Human Rights. PDF document
Colombia: a country with energy diversity
This document includes information on the mining and energy sector of Colombia, which is part of the five locomotives established by the national government. “Colombia: a country with energy diversity” shows current figures relating to the energy sector of Colombia, renewable energies, national oil production, foreign direct investment in the sector and carbon exports, among others. PDF Document
Legislative advancements in Colombia: commitment of the government to the nation’s priorities
Colombia has new legal mechanisms to repair the victims of violence and restore their lands, fight corruption and crime in the cities, face the challenge of criminal gangs and regulate intelligence and counterintelligence activities, etc. This document presents the most relevant parts of the government’s main legislative initiatives approved in the first legislative session of 2011.
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Basic Guidelines for State Contracting
This document collects the guidelines of Colombia for State Contracting. It is, therefore, a significant tool for investors wishing to participate in the Colombian market. PDF document
Simplified Guidelines Concerning Loans from Public Sources in Colombia
The purpose of this document is to shed light on the main procedures involved in applying for external loans from Government to Government or from public sources in the Republic of Colombia. PDF document
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