Colombian economic thinktank, Fedesarrollo, recent published a slide deck with a strong condemnation of the way prior consultation takes place. It calls for normalization of procedures and clarification of responsibilities between different levels of government.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinMinas) spoke about an issue that is not often discussed: gender equality in the industry.
The companies spoke about successful projects that have benefited communities in the departments of Huila, Arauca and Casanare, among others. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
Colombia’s Central Bank (Banrep) released 1Q18 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) figures for the country. This increased in the sector compared to same period last year, but dropped compared to 4Q17. Total FDI decreased in Colombia.
The Colombian oil and gas sector is no stranger to ‘fake news’, especially when it comes to fracking. The ANH decided to reply to one of the most persistent stories.
Colombia wants to take advantage of the Magdalena River’s potential, especially in the transport sector. Authorities have started to promote the development of this important river, but some associations are showing their concerns about the slow progress.
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