Colombia: A Gateway into the Americas Latest developments on Trade Agreements and their effect on Business & Investment Daniel Linsker Americas Head of.

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Colombia: A Gateway into the Americas Latest developments on Trade Agreements and their effect on Business & Investment Daniel Linsker Americas Head of Desk Global Risk Analysis Control Risks

FTAs: Impact on companies and the business environment Conditions it creates Attractiveness it generates Message it sends Opportunities for business

Conditions it creates Access to new markets Stability and clarity –In access –In legal terms Means of redress How do these apply in the Colombian case? For Colombian companies 1.3% 1.4%

Conditions it creates ‘Reverse migration’ to Colombia Longer-term horizons Different types of investment Make-up for domestic deficits/structural problems back home How do these apply in the Colombian case? For Colombian companies For regional companies For multinationals/foreign investors

Attractiveness it generates Changes the cost-benefit analysis of companies Regional HQs and ‘beachhead’ mentality Reinforcing cluster effects Business opportunity Supporting services (finance, insurance, etc) Development of infrastructure Development of human resources Reinforcing cluster effects

Message it sends Amidst the global crisis….. Existing and coherent commercial policy Clear stance on protectionism Perfect opportunity for Colombia: –Differentiation from region –Reputation enhancing

The flip side of FTAs FTA with US and Canada: prospects for ratification EU – CAN treaty: two-tracked deal? Domestic opposition: –The winners and losers argument –The myth of domestic opposition

Our Mission Control Risks enables its clients to succeed in complex or hostile environments

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