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In an effort to bridge the gap between communities in oil producing regions, the industry and the national government, the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) held a special event called the Knowledge Fair for the Hydrocarbons Territorial Strategy (ETH).

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) wins international MAKE award, meanwhile the state oil firm built three new educational centers in Nariño. These and other stories on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in our periodic summary.

A community in the Sogamoso Municipality, Boyacá claims that a seismic campaign in 2009 and 2010 has left a number of buildings cracked, including the local church, forcing residents out of their homes and affecting nearly 3,000 people.

The USO held its Second National Assembly for Peace, in which it said that its work in a post-conflict it would focus on mining-energy policy, regional development and “promoting the culture of peace”.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) is handing over three oil fields to its own subsidiary Hocol in Ortega, Tolima, which caused concern and even blockades by the local community.

Colombia’s Caribbean region has been identified as the territory where royalty investments have been the most mismanaged, while local departments reflect on royalty investments over the three year span of the General Royalty System (SGR). These and other royalty-related stories in our periodic summary.

During a hearing to release the results of a joint sustainable project between the industry and community in Aguazul, Casanare the Vice Minister of the Interior Carlos Ferro Solanilla praised the efforts and results of both the community and hydrocarbons sector.

The oil industry offered its support for road work in Casanare, meanwhile the community in Puerto Gaitán calls for more social contributions and hiring from a local operator. These and other stories on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in our periodic summary.

The National Planning Department highlighted the importance of royalty resources for the post-conflict era, and has outlined changes being made to make their use more efficient.

The USO is planning a general strike in Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) fields and facilities on November 17^th, which it claims is necessary to protect against mass layoffs being planned by multinationals.