Following a meeting led by the director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency of the Republic (Dapre) Laura Sarabia, along with several ministers and representatives of the private sector, It was agreed to continue strengthening economic recovery, based on security, energy and infrastructure, as axes for the country’s development..
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According to Dapre, this meeting, in which the National System of Competitiveness and Innovation met again, represents another step in the commitment to move towards a robust economic recovery, with the private sector as an ally in building a more prosperous future.
“From the National Government we want to tell you what we are doing, why and that we can have the necessary discussions around these issues to reach consensus considering the current fiscal and social reality, joining forces with the participation of everyone”said Laura Sarabia in her speech.
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During the session, the importance of the meetings held with the military leadership and the Minister of Defense was highlighted, reaffirming that “Without security there is no economic recovery”.
With Security, Infrastructure and Energy, the drive for economic recovery continues in alliance with the private sector.
Today, the National Competitiveness and Innovation System met at the Casa de Nariño with leaders from the Government and the private sector. #GovernmentOfChange pic.twitter.com/DrHrVF8gOH
— DAPRE (@ContactoDapre) August 13, 2024
In this context, the priority of strengthening the five strategic sectors was highlighted, which were highlighted at the Economic Recovery Forum held in Manizales, with special attention to energy and infrastructure, to ensure an effective and sustainable boost in the region.
As a result of this, The call for a security meeting in the context of economic reactivation was also established, as well as the activation of thematic committees, starting with those of finance, energy and infrastructure..
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It was also agreed to reduce bottlenecks in legal and environmental permits, an essential step to speed up projects of national strategic interest. For its part, The Ministry of Finance has held various meetings with the financial sector to design better proposals that facilitate access to credit and boost the economy..
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