Despite Challenges, Colombia's Economy Is Well Positioned For Growth Jan 12

Standard & Poors, January 2012

Abstract
Despite sluggish global economic growth in recent years, the economy of the Republic of Colombia has performed well, largely because of the country's increasingly solid macroeconomic policies. Final figures are not yet available, but Colombia's GDP is likely to have grown by about 5.5% in 2011. Colombia has its share of challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure and ongoing domestic violence. Nevertheless, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services believes that the Colombian economy is in a better position than before to absorb external shocks and sustain its long-term growth prospects, provided that the government continues with cautious macroeconomic policies and with its reform agenda. Colombia has started the year strongly. It entered 2012 with a modest fiscal deficit and low inflation (near...

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