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3 days ago · World Bank staff were caught off guard by the abrupt turn of events on Colombia, and are bracing for further disruptions in coming weeks as the Trump administration prepares to impose tariffs on ...

Oct 9, 2024 · The World Bank supports Colombia’s efforts to enhance territorial development while promoting a more inclusive and sustainable economic model to reduce inequalities and protect the country's biodiversity.

3 days ago · The World Bank on Monday warned its Colombian employees against traveling to or from the United States after three staff members were affected by visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald ...

4 days ago · The World Bank Group warned Colombian staff members on Monday not to exit or enter the United States following a travel ban and visa restrictions that President Trump imposed on Colombians a day ...

Nov 27, 2024 · The report titled “Trajectories: Prosperity and Poverty Reduction in the Colombian Territory” examines the factors that make it difficult for many persons to lead productive lives in Colombia and escape poverty, and how this capacity is persistently different across municipalities and departments.

COLOMBIA POPULATION, EMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY Population, total (millions) 47.1 47.1 47.6 48.4 49.3 50.2 50.9 51.5 51.9 52.1 52.3 ... 2/ World Development Indicators Database and World Bank Staff Estimates. 3/ Calculations based on SEDLAC harmonization, using 2022-GEIH.Projections using microsimulation methodology.Actual data: 2023 (Preliminary). ...

Colombia's macroeconomic stability has long been anchored by a robust institu-tional framework, featuring a rules-based fiscal system, a flexible exchange rate, and a modern inflation-targeting regime. However, economic growth has been de-celerating, with productivity ofering minimal support to GDP growth over the years.

The World Bank has been a long-standing partner of Colombia in its journey to protect its biodiversity, adapt to climate change, and advance towards its ambitious commitments for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Dec 16, 2021 · Colombia and the Government Debt and Risk Management (GDRM) Program celebrate the 10-year anniversary of a successful partnership in strengthening the country’s resilience to economic shocks. It seemed like the start …