Contrary to the results of the global
average, foreign direct investment fell to 9.1% in Latin America in 2015. In
Colombia, this decreased by 26% in the previous year, according to figures
released by the ECLAC.
Inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in
Latin America and the Caribbean decreased 9.1% in 2015 compared to 2014,
reaching 179,100 billion dollars the lowest level since 2010, the Economic
Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reported (ECLAC).
According to ECLAC, for 2016 it is projected
that the FDI will remain at lower levels than those shown in recent years,
according to the economic outlook.
It could decrease up to 8%, although it
will remain an important factor in the economies of the region, making it
urgent to attract quality flows, the Commission said.
The result recorded in 2015, is explained
by the drop in investment in sectors related to natural resources, mainly
mining and hydrocarbons, and the slowdown in economic growth, especially in
Brazil, says the agency of the United Nations in its annual report 'Foreign
Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2016'.
In 2015 the United States again ranks as
the leading investor in Latin America (with 25.9% of FDI), followed by the
Netherlands (15.9%) and Spain (11.8%).
In contrast, global FDI flows increased
36%, totaling US $ 1.73 billion, being the highest setting in 9 years.
Most of the growth is explained by a wave
of mergers and border acquisitions focused on developed countries, mainly in
the United States.
FDI inflows into developed countries
increased by 90% in 2015, while those directed at developing countries rose by
only 5.3%.
As for medium and long term trends, the
study highlights important changes in the announced projects between 2005 and
2015: decreases the relevance of the extractive sectors, particularly dynamic
in the automotive sector is observed and increases the importance of
telecommunications, renewable energy and retail.
As for medium and long term trends, the
study highlights Important Changes in the Announced Projects Between 2005 and
2015: decreases the relevance of the Extractive Sectors, particular dynamic in
the automotive industry is Observed and Increases the Importance of
telecommunications, renewable energy and retail.
The Executive Secretary of ECLAC, stressed
that investments in renewable energy and other environmental projects are the
basis of the proposal of ECLAC to promote the development of the region with a
great environmental boost to move towards a production pattern, energy and low
carbon consumption.
Outflows of foreign investment
FDI outflows from countries in the region
decreased significantly to US $ 47,362 million, 15% less than the previous
year, reflecting the moderation of the expansion that had initiated the
so-called trans-Latin’s companies between 2007 and 2012.
According to the report, since 2012 the
flow of direct investment abroad began to decline, affected by the cooling of
regional growth and changes in international markets for raw materials, a
sector in which operated some of the largest trans-Latins companies.
"In 2015 the decline in prices of
natural resources accentuated and the economic conditions worsened in this
countries. Direct investment abroad from Brazilian companies fell more sharply
than their peers in other countries in the region, "said the Cepal.
FDI in Colombia
In Colombia the FDI decreased by 26% in
2015 and stood at US $ 12,108 million, the lowest level in five years. However,
ECLAC announced that the Colombian companies have shown conviction to expand
its operations outside the country.
Colombian investment abroad increased by 8%
in 2015 and reached US $ 4,218 million. Among the large investments abroad
buying Chilean water utility Aguas de Antofagasta by Empresas Publicas de
Medellin (EPM) is highlighted for US $ 967 million.
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