DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/89wq3w/oecd_investment_po) has announced the addition of OECD Publishing's new report "OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Colombia 2012" to their offering.
Colombia's efforts towards political stabilisation, improved domestic security and sound macroeconomic policy have enabled the country to boost its economic development, enhance its business climate and make progress in reducing poverty and inequality. This has resulted in the rapid increase of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, which have also benefited from the commodity price boom. After a temporary decline in 2009-10 due to the world economic crisis, Colombia's FDI inflows are expected to reach a record level in 2011.
With USD 85 billion of cumulated FDI by mid-2011, Colombia is one of the largest FDI beneficiaries in Latin America. The United States is the most important investor in the country, followed by Panama and Spain. With over 40% of the FDI stock, the primary sector, including oil and natural gas and mining, continues to absorb the largest part of international investment.
The surge in Colombia's FDI outflows reached almost the same level as its FDI inflows in 2010. This is in line with a more general trend shared with other Latin American countries, which have become an important source of FDI abroad. These developments reflect the growing internationalisation of these countries' enterprises, notably in basic industries, mass consumption goods, and services, such as telecommunications.
This Investment Policy Review examines Colombia's achievements in developing an open and transparent investment regime and its efforts to reduce restrictions on international investment. The Review shows that, in the past few years, Colombia has made tremendous progress in promoting investment liberalisation and improving its investment policy framework.
Key Topics Covered:
- Foreword
- Introduction and Summary
- The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia's Economic Development
- Colombia and the National Treatment Instrument
- Colombia and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Colombia's Policy Framework for Investment
- Investment Framework in Support of Green Growth
- Statistical Tables
- Colombia's Exceptions to the National Treatment Instrument
- Colombia's Participation in International Organisations and International Conventions
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Source: OECD Publishing