Gold Mercury’s Secretary General meets with Jose Dario Uribe, President of Colombia’s Central Bank. Colombia now one of the most competitive economies in the region.
Nicolas De Santis, Secretary General of Gold Mercury International met with Jose Dario Uribe (in the photo), President of Colombia’s Central Bank in London. The meeting was organised by H.E. Mauricio Rodriguez Ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom.
Mr. Uribe presented the most important highlights and data of the Colombian Economy and showed how Colombia is well prepared for the challenges ahead and ready to become an economic and social beacon for the region. Colombia presents great opportunities for foreign investment and has recently sealed a trade agreement with the European Union.
With a current population of 45 million people, the Colombian economy grew 4.4% in Q1 2010. GDP per capita has grown 46% since 2004 and although is still below some South American Countries, the efforts made at the public and private sectors have contributed to almost doubling GDP since 2004. Foreign direct investment in Colombia is now five times greater than in 2003. Projected FDI for 2010 is USD 8.5 billion with the UK as the second largest investor in Colombia and the 8th destination for Colombian exports.
In 2009, Gold Mercury International presented outgoing President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia (photo below) with the Gold Mercury Peace and Security Award for his transformative efforts to make Colombia a safer place for its people, generate a positive environment for progress and attract foreign companies to invest. Colombia’s insecurity index has decreased during the past eight years delivering greater economic growth rates.
