Colombian infrastructure has lagged behind other Latin American countries for several years now. The World Economic Forum rates Colombia’s infrastructure 84th out of 138 countries, while neighbouring countries such as Panama, Chile and Ecuador are ranked 36th, 44th and 71st, respectively. This situation has become a threat to Colombia’s competitiveness and sustainable growth, considering the country’s areas of production are poorly connected to cities, ports and airports. As a result, over the past eight years, the Colombian government has put considerable efforts and resources into improving Colombia’s connectivity through the fourth-generation road infrastructure programme (“4G Concessions Program”). The goal is to facilitate international trade, regional development and centralised government through an expansion of the country’s transportation network.
Corporate M&A: Trends and Developments in Colombia
