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This document summarizes investment opportunities in Colombia. It notes that Colombia has a dynamic and stable economy with a growing middle class, creating demand. It also has a pool of qualified Colombian companies and partners for international investors. There are diverse investment opportunities across many sectors. Colombia offers access to regional markets through its 10 trade agreements and strategic location. It has low barriers to foreign direct investment.

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Investment environment and business opportunities in Colombia March 2016
A dynamic and stable economy Multiple development centers and regions coupled with a growing middle class securing greater product and services demand. A growing pool of qualified Colombian companies able to partner with international investors to reach out to regional markets. Diverse Opportunities for investment in a wide variety of sectors A trade platform with over 10 Trade Agreements enabling investors to reach third markets with preferential access A growing market located strategically to facilitate business transactions with the region. Colombia Offers:
24 30 35 57 102 134 180 193 204 215 237 240 263 312 579 11,385 1.187 1.673 Estonia Paraguay Bolivia Uruguay Ecuador Venezuela Peru Greece Portugal Vietnam Finland Chile Colombia Israel Argentina Turkey Mexico Brazil *Estimated. Source: IMF, 2015 GDP current prices 2016* (US$ billion) Latin American Economies Colombia is the 38th largest economy in the world and the 4th in Latin America
In the past five years, Colombia ranked second in terms of economic growth among the largest countries in the region. Gross Domestic Product, average growth 2010 – 2015 (e) Colombian growth drivers according to OECD 4.5%Colombia 5.3% Peru 3.2% Mexico 4.2% Chile 3% LATAM 2.1% Brazil 3.9% Argentina High investment in housing and infrastructure (12% growth) Growth in private consumption (4.6%) Solid labor market Public expenditure -0.7% Venezuela Source: IMF, 2015.
Gross Domestic Product Estimated growth 2016 Image taken from: http://www.agenciadenoticias.unal.edu.co/typo3temp/pics/e16bc4deb4.jpg Colombia, one of the top growing economies in 2016 among the largest Latin American countries 2.7% Colombia 3.3% Peru 2.6% Mexico LATAM Brazil 2.1% Chile Venezuela Source: IMF, 2016. -1% Argentina -3.5% -8% -0.3%
258,8 206,1 122,5 92,5 78,6 69,0 48,8 43,6 32,4 31,6 31,4 18,2 16,5 11,7 11,4 10,9 10,4 10,0 9,9 8,6 8,5 7,1 5,6 5,5 5,3 3,4 1,3 Population 2016* (million) * Estimated. Source: IMF, 2015. Latin American Economies The second largest spanish speaking country in the world and among the 30 most populated
49.7% 30.6% 28.5% 17.7% 9.1% 8.1%16.3% 29.6% 31.0% 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 A growing middle class Colombia has continuously decreased its poverty levels Source: Poverty: National Administrative Department of Statistics – DANE Middle class: The gained decade: the evolution of the middle class in Colombia between 2002 and 2011. Documento CEDE # 50. Universidad de los Andes. And RADDAR for 2013 data. Percentage of people in poverty 2002 – 2014 Poverty Middle Class Extremely Poverty
16% 25% 37% 46% 2002 2012 2020 2025 46% OF THE TOTAL POPULATION will become middle class by 2025 Average real growth of consumer expenditure, 2014 – 2018 Middle class* in Colombia as a percentage of total population (Million inhabitants) * Calculus based on a 4.6% GDP growth Middle class: Monthly household income between 3.2MW and 13MW (MW) Minimum wage in Colombia 2014: USD 320. Source: Fedesarrollo (2013) and Euromonitor 19.0 11.6 6.7 24.7 PER COL CHI MEX BRA Imagen tomada de: http://www.sen-soyle.com/g/1modern_wall_texture_30.jpg 2.9% 4.1% 4.2% 4.7% 5.5%
Source: S&P Ratings; Dinero magazine, Colombian Treasury. RatingTerm Long Term – Foreign currency BBB BBB Baa2 Long Term – Foreign currency Long Term – Foreign currency COLOMBIA, an investment grade country In July 2014, Moody´s was the last rating agency in improving Colombia´s rating due to two key drivers: 1. Positive growth forecast thanks to 4G infrastructure. 2. A sound fiscal management that will continue in the future.
0,00 0,05 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 0,35 0,40 0,45 China Myanmar SaudiArabia Indonesia Jordan India NewZealand Malaysia Mexico Tunisia Russia Canada Iceland Kazakhstan Korea Australia Israel Ukraine Austria Brazil Mongolia UnitedStates Norway Switzerland Kyrgyzstan Peru Poland Morocco Egypt UnitedKingdom Turkey Sweden Chile SouthAfrica Italy Japan CostaRica SlovakRepublic France Ireland Belgium Argentina Latvia Lithuania Denmark Greece Hungary Colombia Germany Spain Finland Estonia Netherlands CzechRepublic Romania Slovenia Portugal Luxembourg FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index Closed = 1 - Open = 0 COLOMBIA Low barriers to FDI FDI Restrictiviness index 2013 Source: OECD Latin America economies Average OECD Average
Colombia was officially invited on may 2013 to initiate the process to become full member of the OECD “The OCDE investment policy review examines Colombia's achievements in developing an open and transparent investment regime and its efforts to reduce restrictions on international investment” OECD Colombia is implementing the roadmap to become full member of the OECD
Source: World Bank. Doing Business 2016. *Positive numbers indicate an improvement in the business environment In 2016, the World Bank changed its methodology including new variables for 5 topics: Dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, enforcing contracts and labor market regulation. Photo taken from: http://orig12.deviantart.net/1026/f/2008/176/b/4/brick_road_2_texture_by_jay_b_rich.jpg Colombia HAS THE MOST REFORMS IN LATIN AMERICA TO IMPROVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Country Ranking 2016 # de reforms 2006 - 2016 Colombia 54 30 Mexico 38 23 Ecuador 117 23 Peru 50 21 Chile 48 13 Panama 58 13 Brazil 116 11 Argentina 121 5 Ranking Doing Business* 2007-2016 Change in positions 25 23 12 6 5 5 3 -20 Colombia Panama Chile Ecuador Mexico Brazil Peru Argentina
Developed economies 2014 Developing and transition economies 2014 Colombia remains one of the top 20 destinations for FDI Source: UNCTAD – World Investment Report 2013 and 2014 Top 20 host economies in 2014 (USD billion) 14 15 16 19 21 22 23 23 2323 30 34 54 62 68 71 72 92 103 129 Rank 18
FDI IS LARGELY DRIVEN BY OTHER THAN OIL AND MINING SECTORS DURING THE LAST 2 YEARS Source: Balance of Payments - Banco de la República. Share of all countries with positive cumulative investment, The information includes reinvested profits or investments in the oil sector Note: the list of the top countries investing in Colombia does not include Panama. Top Investing Countries in Colombia 2000 – 2015 IIIQ FDI Inflows. 2008 to 2015 US$ million 4,197 7,095 8,120 10,011 8,512 5,722 7,945 8,089 6,313 3,596 Average 2008- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 12,108 16,209 15,039 9,919 16,325 Oil and mining Other sectors 22% SPAIN 8.4% UK 13% SPAI N 8.4% SWITZERLAND 6.2% TOTAL 2000-2015 IIIQ US$ 134.306 M
No import duties. VAT exemption for goods sold from Colombia to FTZ. Benefit from international trade agreements. Allows sales to the local market. Free trade zones for different investor styles. Reduced Income tax and VAT Exemptions allowing access to local market Total number Free Trade Zones:102 Number of Special Standing Single enterprise: (62) Number of permanent Free Trade Zones (40)
3.652 47,779 1994 - 2002 1994 - 2015 The stock of investment flows from Colombia to the world has grown 12-fold since 2002 Source: Banrep, 2015. Source Top Latin American investors: EIU, 2015. Stock of outward FDI 1994 – 2015 US$ million Top Latin American investors to the world (2014) US Billion MEXICO US$8.3 COLOMBIA US$3.9 US$12.05 CHILE US$26.05 BRAZIL
Colombia has access to 47 countries and more than 1.5 billion consumers through its network of trade agreements Source: Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. 2015. *These are Partial Scope Agreements (PSA) - - - The dotted line refers to member countries of The Pacific Alliance other than Colombia. – Chile, Peru and México. Canada United States Mexico Guatemala Honduras El Salvador Ecuador BrazilPeru Argentina Paraguay Uruguay EFTA European Union Turkey Israel Japan Panama Chile Bolivia Costa Rica Venezuela South Korea Cuba* Nicaragua* Pacific Alliance In force Signed In negotiation Caricom*
Colombia, less than 6 hours away by airplane from the main cities in the americas * This information takes into account the routes departing from international airports in Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín. Source: Routes and Tariffs - Tools for the Colombian Exporter, processed by ProColombia. New York (5hr 35min)Los Angeles (9hr 25min) Mexico City (4hr 20min) Paris (13hr 20min) Madrid (9hr 40min) London (14hr 05min) Tokyo (25hr 05min) Beijing (24hr 40min) Dubai (19hr 40min) Moscow (17hr) Miami (4hr 30 min) Lima (3hr 10 min) Santiago de Chile (6hr 55 min) Berlin (14hr 10 min) Hong Kong (24hr 15min) Toronto (8hr 54 min) Mumbai (24hr 30min) Seoul (23hr 35min) Sao Paulo (5hr 50min) 1,017 international direct frequencies per week. Istanbul (15hr 25 min) More than 6,052 domestic frequencies per week
Colombia: A gateway to the Pacific Alliance Source: IMF – UNCTAD, 2015. Mexico Colombia Peru Chile GDP of US$2,129 billion The members generate 37% of the region´s GDP Population of 219 million More than Brazil´s population FTAs with 60 countries Access to 86% of the World GDP MILA is the first cross border initiative to integrate equities markets, without any sort of merger or global corporate integration, using only technological tools Listed companies: 590 44% of the regional FDI Total FDI of US$69,608 million (2014)
Major multinational corporations have chosen Colombia as an investment project destination
Source: Ministry of Transport - The annual avarage exchange rate for 2014 US$=2.001,1 Sectors of opportunity – Infrastructure: A major driver for growth Airports Current improvements and adaptations US$1.8 Billion (10 projects) and expected constructions US$ 2.3 Billion (2 projects). (2015-2018) Ports US$2.1 Billion (2015-2018) Roads US$ 24 Billion Maintenance along 8,000 Km of roads, Construction of 1,300 km of new roads and 40 new concessions River Navigability US$1.3 Billion Improvement of the Magdalena River Step Railways US$4.2 Billion Concession Program
Source: DINERO Magazine, July 2014 Sectors of opportunity - Infrastructure: A major drive for growth In 2014, Iridium awarded two road concession projects in the government’s “highway concession program (4G)”. Those projects total 78Km and are expected to help strengthen the transportation infrastructure. Strabag will be part of the country’s highway development involving the completion of 75 Km of new highways, the modernization of a 65 km section and the construction of numerous bridges In 2015, Ferrovial was awarded the design, construction, nancing, operation and maintenance of a road concession totaling 152 km long. Historically, they have also developed other projects such as tunnels in the Ituango hydroelectric plant and other highways. OHL is participating in the construction and future operation of a highway totaling 144 km long. The project will include the construction of 2 tunnels and 79 bridges; it will reduce the travel time between the center and the northern coast of Colombia. Spain Austria Spain Spain
Source: World Economic Forum 2014 and UPME / * UPME (Colombian Planning Unit of Mines and Energy). MW approx. 0,66 0,67 0,67 0,7 0,71 0,72 0,72 0,72 0,73 0,75 Latvia Costa Rica Spain Colombia Denmark Switzerland Sweden France New Zealand Norway The Global Energy Architecture Performance Index 2014 Colombia was ranked first in Latin America and seventh in the world according to the “Energy Architecture Performance Index 2014”. WEF, 2014. 103Power Generation projects in different stages: Installed capacity of 4,974 MW* 13 power transmission projects in different stages* High potential in Biofuels and alternative energies Wind GeothermalSolar Some niche opportunities Sectors of opportunity – Energy: a diversified source base and a pivotal location in the Americas
Sectors of opportunity - Energy: A diversified source base and a pivotal location in the Americas Endesa, the subsidiary of the Italian group Enel, acquired participation in Emgesa and Betania power generation companies with 2,895 MW of installed capacity. The company has also investment in Codensa, the main power distribution and trading Company in Bogota and other cities. Union Fenosa bought " Electricaribe and Electrocosta “ and became the main power distribution and trading company in the North coast of Colombia. Fenosa also manages natural gas and currently has more than 4 million users through the country. Colombia subsidiary of AES Corporation (Applied Energy Services). Chivor is one of the country's largest generator with a total effective installed capacity of 1,000 MW.. The low-grade coal-red power plant Termopaipa in Paipa (Colombia) was the rst power plant abroad which was planned, financed and built by Steag. Spain Spain United States Germany
Sectors of opportunity – Manufacturing: manufacturing for the local and foreign markets Some niche opportunities: Automotive Ceramic Metalworking Architectural glass Fertilizers Plastic Packaging Natural ingredients for cosmetics Pesticides The manufacturing sector represents 11% of total GDP • The manufacturing sector has been displacing investment in traditional sectors. • Since 2010 industry has grown an average of 1.5%, and 2.5% in the past 6 months. Competitive industry and labor costs • Second in the region for cheap industrial labor (US$1.6/hour) and the third largest labor force in Latin America. • IMD- World Competitiveness 2015 ranks Colombia as the third most competitive industry and the second most efficient in the region. Incentives available to support industrial competitiveness and reduce production costs • Stimulus Plan for productivity and employment - PIPE(2.0): • 0% import tariff for key industrial sectors • Tax benefits for innovation: for every COP$ 100 invested in innovation, science and technology COP$ 175 can be deducted from income tax • Sector incentives such as the Automotive Industry Promotion Program (PROFIA) • Job creation incentives
Mexico Its factory in Colombia is among the three most efficient in the world due to its productivity and competitiveness. The new factory is one of its three most modern factories in the world, due to its modern approach and care for the environment. The factory located in Colombia ranks first given its good performance in production processes and high international standards of manufacturing. Mexichem opened the most modern and automated plant in Latin America to manufacture pipes made of polyester resin reinforced with berglass. Germany Netherlands & United Kingdom Germany A regional platform for manufacturing activities with high standards of productivity Source: DINERO Magazine, July 2014 Mexico
Its factory in Colombia is listed as one of the 'flagship factories' in the group, which has operations in more than 130 countries. French company Saint Gobain set up in Colombia one of the most modern plants in the region to supply glass to the automotive industry. The French cosmetic producer acquired the Colombian company Laboratorios Cósmeticos Vogue in 2013, and positioned its brand locally and regionally. Since 2008 UPL Colombia exports more than 95% of its production to the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Switzerland France France India A regional platform for manufacturing activities with high standards of productivity
Sectors of opportunity - Services IT, BPO, ITO, Shared Services, Apps Source: MinTic and IDC Some niche opportunities Cloud computing Big data Software development Innovation and development centers Aggregated shared services centers for diverse industries Colombia is one the three major providers of IT services in the region. The broadband connections increased from 2.2 to 10.1 million between 2010 and 2014. In the next 4 years, broadband connections will be triple reaching 27 million connections. Available labor force of more than 1,200,000 professionals graduated in fields related to financial and value added shared service operations.
In September of 2014 IBM opened its third Data Center in Colombia offering a processing power of 5 petabytes, making it one of the most advanced centers for Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics companies in the country. It has two operations centers in Bogota where it manages a diverse portfolio of blue ribbon clients, with the capacity for up to a thousand positions. In Colombia the operation currently has more than 1,400 credit processes, customer service, and document management active positions servicing the banking, manufacturing, mining, mass consumption and other sectors The Operation of the Diageo Shared Services Center in Bogota serves 12 markets in the region and has about 110 positions. Software & IT Services United States BPO Spain BPO & IT Japan Shared Services United Kingdom Sectors of opportunity - Services IT, BPO, ITO, Shared Services, Apps ource: DINERO Magazine, July 2014
Sectors of opportunity Agribusiness Rubber Biofuels Forestry Some niche opportunities Aquaculture Cocoa Cereals Fruits and vegetables Meat Processed food Source: FAO, Ministry of Agriculture. With 272,461 hectares and 4 million tons in 2014, Colombia is the 3th largest fruit producer in Latin America. With 116,509 hectares and 2 million tons in 2014, Colombia is the 5th largest producer of vegetables in Latin America. An international deficit of 1 million tons of cocoa is expected by 2020. Colombia has 2 million hectares to potentially grow cocoa crops. In 2014 the ethanol production reached 406 million liters, meanwhile the output of biodiesel reached 518 thousand tons. Investment Opportunities
Dole, the North American multinational, opened a salad plant and a distribution center in Colombia, where the company invested close to US$15 million in both projects. Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading providers of paper- based packaging solutions in the world, with around 43,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites across 33 countries and with revenue of €8.1 billion in 2014. Established in 2007 as a result of a joint venture with the Colombian company Alquería, combining the international experience, innovation, capacity and development of Danone with Alquería’s knowhow of the local market. United States Ireland France Sectors of opportunity Agribusiness
Sectors of opportunity - Tourism infrastructure, real estate and retail Investment Opportunities in: Nature & Adventure Wellness City Hotels Entertain ment Some niche opportunities *Inbound tourist includes: resident Colombians abroad, foreign non resident in Colombia, special cross borders, and cruise visitors. Source: Migration Colombia and MinCIT. ProColombia calculations. Colombia ranks 25th in the ICCA ranking (International Congress and Convention Association) Corporate Tax Exemption 2012 2013 2014 2015 3.5 3.7 4.2 4.4 Inbound tourists* 2012 – 2015 (million of people)
This American chain opened its first hotel in Bogota's financial district (73rd Street), with approximately 240 rooms focusing on business tourism. Hilton operates in the Caribbean region of Colombia through the Hampton brand in Cartagena and Barranquilla. Holiday Inn hotels opened in Bogota and Cartagena, totaling 331 rooms. In addition, there is a Holiday Inn Express in Bogota with 76 rooms, one in Cucuta with 98 rooms, and one in Bucaramanga with 170 rooms. Currently, there is an Intercontinental hotel under construction in Cartagena. The American company Marriott International operates in Bogota with a 239-room hotel located in the southern section of El Dorado Avenue, 15 minutes away from the international airport. Also, the prestigious 264-room JW Marriott hotel opened in Bogota’s financial district (72nd Street), and a 182-room Marriott hotel opened in Cali. Ibis Bogota is located in the International Center (one of Bogota’s business districts), close to the National Museum, 15 minutes from the Colonial Candelaria district and 45 minutes away from the airport. Medellin also has an Accor hotel brand which has added 216 rooms to the city. United States United Kingdom United States France Sectors of opportunity Tourism infrastructure, real estate and retail Source: DINERO Magazine, July 2014
Source: MinTic and IDC Sectors of opportunity – Services Capital Funds Colombia offers several benefits to invest in capital funds. Colombia was ranked fourth in Latin American and the Caribbean due to its favorable conditions for development of the PEF industry. 19 International General Partners in Colombia. Capital funds such as Advent International and Victoria Capital have chosen the country as a hub to service other countries in the region Some niche opportunities Health TIC Biotechnology Agribusiness Real Estate Infrastructure Banking Energy
Source: ProColombia compilations Canada Mainly infrastructure investments. In Colombia its investments have been focused in companies such as Intertug and Ocensa. United States Firm focused on investing in the category of hotel assets in Colombia. Its largest investment in Colombia has been the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cartagena. Investments mainly in the sectors of infrastructure, energy and real estate. Investments in the Colombian power company SA as part of its expansion plan in the region. United States Sectors of opportunity Services Capital Funds
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Colombia Presentation 2016

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    Investment environment and businessopportunities in Colombia March 2016
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    A dynamic andstable economy Multiple development centers and regions coupled with a growing middle class securing greater product and services demand. A growing pool of qualified Colombian companies able to partner with international investors to reach out to regional markets. Diverse Opportunities for investment in a wide variety of sectors A trade platform with over 10 Trade Agreements enabling investors to reach third markets with preferential access A growing market located strategically to facilitate business transactions with the region. Colombia Offers:
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    In the pastfive years, Colombia ranked second in terms of economic growth among the largest countries in the region. Gross Domestic Product, average growth 2010 – 2015 (e) Colombian growth drivers according to OECD 4.5%Colombia 5.3% Peru 3.2% Mexico 4.2% Chile 3% LATAM 2.1% Brazil 3.9% Argentina High investment in housing and infrastructure (12% growth) Growth in private consumption (4.6%) Solid labor market Public expenditure -0.7% Venezuela Source: IMF, 2015.
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    Gross Domestic Product Estimatedgrowth 2016 Image taken from: http://www.agenciadenoticias.unal.edu.co/typo3temp/pics/e16bc4deb4.jpg Colombia, one of the top growing economies in 2016 among the largest Latin American countries 2.7% Colombia 3.3% Peru 2.6% Mexico LATAM Brazil 2.1% Chile Venezuela Source: IMF, 2016. -1% Argentina -3.5% -8% -0.3%
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    258,8 206,1 122,5 92,5 78,6 69,0 48,8 43,632,4 31,6 31,4 18,2 16,5 11,7 11,4 10,9 10,4 10,0 9,9 8,6 8,5 7,1 5,6 5,5 5,3 3,4 1,3 Population 2016* (million) * Estimated. Source: IMF, 2015. Latin American Economies The second largest spanish speaking country in the world and among the 30 most populated
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    49.7% 30.6% 28.5% 17.7% 9.1% 8.1%16.3% 29.6% 31.0% 2002 20032004 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 A growing middle class Colombia has continuously decreased its poverty levels Source: Poverty: National Administrative Department of Statistics – DANE Middle class: The gained decade: the evolution of the middle class in Colombia between 2002 and 2011. Documento CEDE # 50. Universidad de los Andes. And RADDAR for 2013 data. Percentage of people in poverty 2002 – 2014 Poverty Middle Class Extremely Poverty
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    16% 25% 37% 46% 2002 20122020 2025 46% OF THE TOTAL POPULATION will become middle class by 2025 Average real growth of consumer expenditure, 2014 – 2018 Middle class* in Colombia as a percentage of total population (Million inhabitants) * Calculus based on a 4.6% GDP growth Middle class: Monthly household income between 3.2MW and 13MW (MW) Minimum wage in Colombia 2014: USD 320. Source: Fedesarrollo (2013) and Euromonitor 19.0 11.6 6.7 24.7 PER COL CHI MEX BRA Imagen tomada de: http://www.sen-soyle.com/g/1modern_wall_texture_30.jpg 2.9% 4.1% 4.2% 4.7% 5.5%
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    Source: S&P Ratings;Dinero magazine, Colombian Treasury. RatingTerm Long Term – Foreign currency BBB BBB Baa2 Long Term – Foreign currency Long Term – Foreign currency COLOMBIA, an investment grade country In July 2014, Moody´s was the last rating agency in improving Colombia´s rating due to two key drivers: 1. Positive growth forecast thanks to 4G infrastructure. 2. A sound fiscal management that will continue in the future.
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    Colombia was officiallyinvited on may 2013 to initiate the process to become full member of the OECD “The OCDE investment policy review examines Colombia's achievements in developing an open and transparent investment regime and its efforts to reduce restrictions on international investment” OECD Colombia is implementing the roadmap to become full member of the OECD
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    Source: World Bank.Doing Business 2016. *Positive numbers indicate an improvement in the business environment In 2016, the World Bank changed its methodology including new variables for 5 topics: Dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, enforcing contracts and labor market regulation. Photo taken from: http://orig12.deviantart.net/1026/f/2008/176/b/4/brick_road_2_texture_by_jay_b_rich.jpg Colombia HAS THE MOST REFORMS IN LATIN AMERICA TO IMPROVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Country Ranking 2016 # de reforms 2006 - 2016 Colombia 54 30 Mexico 38 23 Ecuador 117 23 Peru 50 21 Chile 48 13 Panama 58 13 Brazil 116 11 Argentina 121 5 Ranking Doing Business* 2007-2016 Change in positions 25 23 12 6 5 5 3 -20 Colombia Panama Chile Ecuador Mexico Brazil Peru Argentina
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    Developed economies 2014 Developingand transition economies 2014 Colombia remains one of the top 20 destinations for FDI Source: UNCTAD – World Investment Report 2013 and 2014 Top 20 host economies in 2014 (USD billion) 14 15 16 19 21 22 23 23 2323 30 34 54 62 68 71 72 92 103 129 Rank 18
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    FDI IS LARGELYDRIVEN BY OTHER THAN OIL AND MINING SECTORS DURING THE LAST 2 YEARS Source: Balance of Payments - Banco de la República. Share of all countries with positive cumulative investment, The information includes reinvested profits or investments in the oil sector Note: the list of the top countries investing in Colombia does not include Panama. Top Investing Countries in Colombia 2000 – 2015 IIIQ FDI Inflows. 2008 to 2015 US$ million 4,197 7,095 8,120 10,011 8,512 5,722 7,945 8,089 6,313 3,596 Average 2008- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 12,108 16,209 15,039 9,919 16,325 Oil and mining Other sectors 22% SPAIN 8.4% UK 13% SPAI N 8.4% SWITZERLAND 6.2% TOTAL 2000-2015 IIIQ US$ 134.306 M
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    No import duties.VAT exemption for goods sold from Colombia to FTZ. Benefit from international trade agreements. Allows sales to the local market. Free trade zones for different investor styles. Reduced Income tax and VAT Exemptions allowing access to local market Total number Free Trade Zones:102 Number of Special Standing Single enterprise: (62) Number of permanent Free Trade Zones (40)
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    3.652 47,779 1994 - 20021994 - 2015 The stock of investment flows from Colombia to the world has grown 12-fold since 2002 Source: Banrep, 2015. Source Top Latin American investors: EIU, 2015. Stock of outward FDI 1994 – 2015 US$ million Top Latin American investors to the world (2014) US Billion MEXICO US$8.3 COLOMBIA US$3.9 US$12.05 CHILE US$26.05 BRAZIL
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    Colombia has accessto 47 countries and more than 1.5 billion consumers through its network of trade agreements Source: Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. 2015. *These are Partial Scope Agreements (PSA) - - - The dotted line refers to member countries of The Pacific Alliance other than Colombia. – Chile, Peru and México. Canada United States Mexico Guatemala Honduras El Salvador Ecuador BrazilPeru Argentina Paraguay Uruguay EFTA European Union Turkey Israel Japan Panama Chile Bolivia Costa Rica Venezuela South Korea Cuba* Nicaragua* Pacific Alliance In force Signed In negotiation Caricom*
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    Colombia, less than6 hours away by airplane from the main cities in the americas * This information takes into account the routes departing from international airports in Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín. Source: Routes and Tariffs - Tools for the Colombian Exporter, processed by ProColombia. New York (5hr 35min)Los Angeles (9hr 25min) Mexico City (4hr 20min) Paris (13hr 20min) Madrid (9hr 40min) London (14hr 05min) Tokyo (25hr 05min) Beijing (24hr 40min) Dubai (19hr 40min) Moscow (17hr) Miami (4hr 30 min) Lima (3hr 10 min) Santiago de Chile (6hr 55 min) Berlin (14hr 10 min) Hong Kong (24hr 15min) Toronto (8hr 54 min) Mumbai (24hr 30min) Seoul (23hr 35min) Sao Paulo (5hr 50min) 1,017 international direct frequencies per week. Istanbul (15hr 25 min) More than 6,052 domestic frequencies per week
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    Colombia: A gateway tothe Pacific Alliance Source: IMF – UNCTAD, 2015. Mexico Colombia Peru Chile GDP of US$2,129 billion The members generate 37% of the region´s GDP Population of 219 million More than Brazil´s population FTAs with 60 countries Access to 86% of the World GDP MILA is the first cross border initiative to integrate equities markets, without any sort of merger or global corporate integration, using only technological tools Listed companies: 590 44% of the regional FDI Total FDI of US$69,608 million (2014)
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    Major multinational corporationshave chosen Colombia as an investment project destination
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    Source: Ministry ofTransport - The annual avarage exchange rate for 2014 US$=2.001,1 Sectors of opportunity – Infrastructure: A major driver for growth Airports Current improvements and adaptations US$1.8 Billion (10 projects) and expected constructions US$ 2.3 Billion (2 projects). (2015-2018) Ports US$2.1 Billion (2015-2018) Roads US$ 24 Billion Maintenance along 8,000 Km of roads, Construction of 1,300 km of new roads and 40 new concessions River Navigability US$1.3 Billion Improvement of the Magdalena River Step Railways US$4.2 Billion Concession Program
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    Source: DINERO Magazine,July 2014 Sectors of opportunity - Infrastructure: A major drive for growth In 2014, Iridium awarded two road concession projects in the government’s “highway concession program (4G)”. Those projects total 78Km and are expected to help strengthen the transportation infrastructure. Strabag will be part of the country’s highway development involving the completion of 75 Km of new highways, the modernization of a 65 km section and the construction of numerous bridges In 2015, Ferrovial was awarded the design, construction, nancing, operation and maintenance of a road concession totaling 152 km long. Historically, they have also developed other projects such as tunnels in the Ituango hydroelectric plant and other highways. OHL is participating in the construction and future operation of a highway totaling 144 km long. The project will include the construction of 2 tunnels and 79 bridges; it will reduce the travel time between the center and the northern coast of Colombia. Spain Austria Spain Spain
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    Source: World EconomicForum 2014 and UPME / * UPME (Colombian Planning Unit of Mines and Energy). MW approx. 0,66 0,67 0,67 0,7 0,71 0,72 0,72 0,72 0,73 0,75 Latvia Costa Rica Spain Colombia Denmark Switzerland Sweden France New Zealand Norway The Global Energy Architecture Performance Index 2014 Colombia was ranked first in Latin America and seventh in the world according to the “Energy Architecture Performance Index 2014”. WEF, 2014. 103Power Generation projects in different stages: Installed capacity of 4,974 MW* 13 power transmission projects in different stages* High potential in Biofuels and alternative energies Wind GeothermalSolar Some niche opportunities Sectors of opportunity – Energy: a diversified source base and a pivotal location in the Americas
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    Sectors of opportunity- Energy: A diversified source base and a pivotal location in the Americas Endesa, the subsidiary of the Italian group Enel, acquired participation in Emgesa and Betania power generation companies with 2,895 MW of installed capacity. The company has also investment in Codensa, the main power distribution and trading Company in Bogota and other cities. Union Fenosa bought " Electricaribe and Electrocosta “ and became the main power distribution and trading company in the North coast of Colombia. Fenosa also manages natural gas and currently has more than 4 million users through the country. Colombia subsidiary of AES Corporation (Applied Energy Services). Chivor is one of the country's largest generator with a total effective installed capacity of 1,000 MW.. The low-grade coal-red power plant Termopaipa in Paipa (Colombia) was the rst power plant abroad which was planned, financed and built by Steag. Spain Spain United States Germany
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    Sectors of opportunity– Manufacturing: manufacturing for the local and foreign markets Some niche opportunities: Automotive Ceramic Metalworking Architectural glass Fertilizers Plastic Packaging Natural ingredients for cosmetics Pesticides The manufacturing sector represents 11% of total GDP • The manufacturing sector has been displacing investment in traditional sectors. • Since 2010 industry has grown an average of 1.5%, and 2.5% in the past 6 months. Competitive industry and labor costs • Second in the region for cheap industrial labor (US$1.6/hour) and the third largest labor force in Latin America. • IMD- World Competitiveness 2015 ranks Colombia as the third most competitive industry and the second most efficient in the region. Incentives available to support industrial competitiveness and reduce production costs • Stimulus Plan for productivity and employment - PIPE(2.0): • 0% import tariff for key industrial sectors • Tax benefits for innovation: for every COP$ 100 invested in innovation, science and technology COP$ 175 can be deducted from income tax • Sector incentives such as the Automotive Industry Promotion Program (PROFIA) • Job creation incentives
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    Mexico Its factory in Colombiais among the three most efficient in the world due to its productivity and competitiveness. The new factory is one of its three most modern factories in the world, due to its modern approach and care for the environment. The factory located in Colombia ranks first given its good performance in production processes and high international standards of manufacturing. Mexichem opened the most modern and automated plant in Latin America to manufacture pipes made of polyester resin reinforced with berglass. Germany Netherlands & United Kingdom Germany A regional platform for manufacturing activities with high standards of productivity Source: DINERO Magazine, July 2014 Mexico
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    Its factory in Colombiais listed as one of the 'flagship factories' in the group, which has operations in more than 130 countries. French company Saint Gobain set up in Colombia one of the most modern plants in the region to supply glass to the automotive industry. The French cosmetic producer acquired the Colombian company Laboratorios Cósmeticos Vogue in 2013, and positioned its brand locally and regionally. Since 2008 UPL Colombia exports more than 95% of its production to the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Switzerland France France India A regional platform for manufacturing activities with high standards of productivity
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    Sectors of opportunity- Services IT, BPO, ITO, Shared Services, Apps Source: MinTic and IDC Some niche opportunities Cloud computing Big data Software development Innovation and development centers Aggregated shared services centers for diverse industries Colombia is one the three major providers of IT services in the region. The broadband connections increased from 2.2 to 10.1 million between 2010 and 2014. In the next 4 years, broadband connections will be triple reaching 27 million connections. Available labor force of more than 1,200,000 professionals graduated in fields related to financial and value added shared service operations.
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    In September of2014 IBM opened its third Data Center in Colombia offering a processing power of 5 petabytes, making it one of the most advanced centers for Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics companies in the country. It has two operations centers in Bogota where it manages a diverse portfolio of blue ribbon clients, with the capacity for up to a thousand positions. In Colombia the operation currently has more than 1,400 credit processes, customer service, and document management active positions servicing the banking, manufacturing, mining, mass consumption and other sectors The Operation of the Diageo Shared Services Center in Bogota serves 12 markets in the region and has about 110 positions. Software & IT Services United States BPO Spain BPO & IT Japan Shared Services United Kingdom Sectors of opportunity - Services IT, BPO, ITO, Shared Services, Apps ource: DINERO Magazine, July 2014
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    Sectors of opportunity Agribusiness RubberBiofuels Forestry Some niche opportunities Aquaculture Cocoa Cereals Fruits and vegetables Meat Processed food Source: FAO, Ministry of Agriculture. With 272,461 hectares and 4 million tons in 2014, Colombia is the 3th largest fruit producer in Latin America. With 116,509 hectares and 2 million tons in 2014, Colombia is the 5th largest producer of vegetables in Latin America. An international deficit of 1 million tons of cocoa is expected by 2020. Colombia has 2 million hectares to potentially grow cocoa crops. In 2014 the ethanol production reached 406 million liters, meanwhile the output of biodiesel reached 518 thousand tons. Investment Opportunities
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    Dole, the NorthAmerican multinational, opened a salad plant and a distribution center in Colombia, where the company invested close to US$15 million in both projects. Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading providers of paper- based packaging solutions in the world, with around 43,000 employees in approximately 350 production sites across 33 countries and with revenue of €8.1 billion in 2014. Established in 2007 as a result of a joint venture with the Colombian company Alquería, combining the international experience, innovation, capacity and development of Danone with Alquería’s knowhow of the local market. United States Ireland France Sectors of opportunity Agribusiness
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    Sectors of opportunity- Tourism infrastructure, real estate and retail Investment Opportunities in: Nature & Adventure Wellness City Hotels Entertain ment Some niche opportunities *Inbound tourist includes: resident Colombians abroad, foreign non resident in Colombia, special cross borders, and cruise visitors. Source: Migration Colombia and MinCIT. ProColombia calculations. Colombia ranks 25th in the ICCA ranking (International Congress and Convention Association) Corporate Tax Exemption 2012 2013 2014 2015 3.5 3.7 4.2 4.4 Inbound tourists* 2012 – 2015 (million of people)
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    This American chain openedits first hotel in Bogota's financial district (73rd Street), with approximately 240 rooms focusing on business tourism. Hilton operates in the Caribbean region of Colombia through the Hampton brand in Cartagena and Barranquilla. Holiday Inn hotels opened in Bogota and Cartagena, totaling 331 rooms. In addition, there is a Holiday Inn Express in Bogota with 76 rooms, one in Cucuta with 98 rooms, and one in Bucaramanga with 170 rooms. Currently, there is an Intercontinental hotel under construction in Cartagena. The American company Marriott International operates in Bogota with a 239-room hotel located in the southern section of El Dorado Avenue, 15 minutes away from the international airport. Also, the prestigious 264-room JW Marriott hotel opened in Bogota’s financial district (72nd Street), and a 182-room Marriott hotel opened in Cali. Ibis Bogota is located in the International Center (one of Bogota’s business districts), close to the National Museum, 15 minutes from the Colonial Candelaria district and 45 minutes away from the airport. Medellin also has an Accor hotel brand which has added 216 rooms to the city. United States United Kingdom United States France Sectors of opportunity Tourism infrastructure, real estate and retail Source: DINERO Magazine, July 2014
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    Source: MinTic andIDC Sectors of opportunity – Services Capital Funds Colombia offers several benefits to invest in capital funds. Colombia was ranked fourth in Latin American and the Caribbean due to its favorable conditions for development of the PEF industry. 19 International General Partners in Colombia. Capital funds such as Advent International and Victoria Capital have chosen the country as a hub to service other countries in the region Some niche opportunities Health TIC Biotechnology Agribusiness Real Estate Infrastructure Banking Energy
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    Source: ProColombia compilations Canada Mainlyinfrastructure investments. In Colombia its investments have been focused in companies such as Intertug and Ocensa. United States Firm focused on investing in the category of hotel assets in Colombia. Its largest investment in Colombia has been the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cartagena. Investments mainly in the sectors of infrastructure, energy and real estate. Investments in the Colombian power company SA as part of its expansion plan in the region. United States Sectors of opportunity Services Capital Funds
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