The world is burning, metaphorically and literally, and it's a stark reality that stretches across the equator. NASA satellite images confirm it: an alarming volume of wildfires is devastating our planet, and Colombia is no exception. Here, in our capital Bogota, we can all see the wildfires in our surrounding hills and witness how the [...]
It was a crazy year the 2023. Globally, we’re witnessing a pole shift. Regionally, major changes are happening every few months. And in Colombia, the uncertainty is almost palpable. After fifteen months of the new progressive government, a lot of things are being said about the future of the country. Media and traditional powers are […]
Amidst a rapidly transforming global geopolitical landscape, Colombia faces significant economic challenges, characterized by low value-added generation and poor productivity performance. In recent decades, the country has experienced a setback in its industrial sector and a very incipient development in services based on innovation and knowledge. This situation is exacerbated by the high dependence on […]
The latest edition of the Common Finance Summit (FiCS) held in Cartagena, Colombia, from September 4th to 6th, provided a platform for global financial leaders to express their commitment and strategies for sustainable development in Latin America, with a special focus on Colombia. During the summit, Werner Hoyer, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB), […]
The proposal to restructure the global financial system by exchanging foreign debt for climate action is gaining traction among key players. Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s idea has caught the attention of the European Union (EU), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the United States, with a willingness to explore and discuss its potential. This blog post […]
