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Learning unit:
Colombia Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Syllabus:
- CAN, ALADI, AEC. Mercosur (associate).
- UNASUR, SELA.
- Free Trade Agreements of Colombia: U.S., Mexico, Northern Triangle (El Salvador Guatemala Honduras), CARICOM, Mercosur, Chile, Canada, EFTA.
- Trade Agreement between the European Union and Colombia.
- Agreements in America of the Andean Community : MERCOSUR (ACE), Chile, Mexico, Panama.
- Extra-regional Agreements of the CAN: European Union, India, China, Russia.
- ATPDEA (Law of Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act).
- FTAs under negotiation: Korea, Panama, Turkey.
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 Course learning materials: 
or  Negocios en
Colombia
Educational level: Continuing education / Executive education programs.
Related International Trade Courses and Masters: Business in the Andean countries
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Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Colombia:
Andean Community (CAN)
- The Andean Community (CAN).
- The Andean integration system (SAI).
- Economic profile of the Andean countries.
- The Andean Community's common foreign policy (CFP). Relationships with Mercosur, USA, China, India, Russia, ...
- Trade Agreement between Colombia, Peru and the European Union.
- CAN: Productive and commercial development. Trade in goods, services and investments. Transportation.
- The Andean customs union. Free trade area. Common market. The NANDINA nomenclature. Common external tariff (ARIAN).
- The Andean Development Corporation (CAF).
US - Colombia FTA
- U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
- Main benefits of the United States - Colombia Trade Agreement.
- US Colombia trade relations.
- Business Opportunities for U.S. exporters in Colombia. Strategic sectors.
- Access to Colombian market. Steps for importing to Colombia.
- Structure of the FTA.
Mexico - Colombia FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between United Mexican States and the Republic of Colombia.
- Protocol amending the FTA Colombia-Mexico.
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Trade Relations Mexico - Colombia.
| FTA Colombia - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras)
- FTA Colombia - Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras).
- Benefits of Agreement.
- Certification of Origin.
- Trade relations Colombia - El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
FTA Colombia - Chile
- Free Trade Agreement Colombia - Chile.
- Advantages of the FTA.
- Certification of origin.
- Trade Relations Chile - Colombia.
- Investment flows FDI between Chile and Colombia.
FTA Colombia - Canada
- Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Market Access. Rules of Origin.
- Trade relations between Colombia and Canada.
- Investments (FDI) and services sector.
- Canada-Colombia Agreement on Labour Cooperation. Environment Agreement.
Agreement on Trade Colombia - CARICOM
- Colombia - CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Agreement on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation.
- Trade relations between Colombia and CARICOM States.
FTA Colombia - EFTA
- European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
- Benefits of the FTA.
- Trade relations between EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and Colombia.
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Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and
Trade Relations of Colombia as a member of the Andean Community:
MERCOSUR (Associate)
- MERCOSUR Southern Common market. Treaty of Asuncion. The Administrative
Secretariat.
- The new institutional phase.
- The MERCOSUR political, economic and commercial.
- The Common external tariff EAC.
- MERCOSUR Origin Regime ROM.
Andean Community and MERCOSUR (ACE)
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and MERCOSUR.
- Foreign trade of the Andean countries with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
- Foreign trade CAN - Chile.
- Economic Complementation Agreement. MERCOSUR No. 59 - Colombia - Ecuador. Mercosur No. 58 - Peru. No. 36 Mercosur - Bolivia.
Andean Community - Mexico
- Trade Relations between Mexico and the Andean Community.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Mexico.
- Agreement between Mexico and the Andean Community.
- Partial Agreements between Mexico and Andean Community States.
| Andean Community - Chile
- Trade Relations Andean Community - Chile.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Chile.
Andean Community - Panama
- Trade Relations between Panama and the Andean Community.
- Trade in goods between the Andean Community and Panama.
The Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication
Act (ATPDEA) (US)
- The Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA).
- U.S. Trade with ATPA/ATPDEA Countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru).
Andean Community - India
- Trade Relations India - Andean Community.
- Foreign trade between India and Andean Countries.
- Agreement to establish a mechanism of political consultation and cooperation between India and CAN.
- Trade Relations between India and Venezuela.
Andean Community - China
- Trade Relations China - Andean Community.
- Foreign trade between China and Andean Countries.
- Agreement to establish a political consultation and cooperation mechanism between the Andean Community and the People’s Republic of China.
- Free Trade Agreement China - Peru.
- 中华人民共和国政府与秘鲁共和国政府 自由贸易协定.
EU - Andean Countries. FTA with Colombia and Peru
- European Union and Andean Countries Trade Relations.
- The Trade Agreement between Colombia, Peru and the EU.
Andean Community and Russia
- Trade Relations between the Andean Community and Russia.
- Trade in goods and services between the Andean Community and Russia. FDI flows.
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Colombia:
Regional Institutions
Association of Caribbean States (ACS)
- Association of Caribbean States ACS.
- Functions and organization.
- Member countries. Greater Caribbean.
Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
- The Latin American Integration Association (ALADI).
- Montevideo Treaty 1980 (TM80). Institutional organization.
- Agreement on Reciprocal Payments and Credits. Payment System in local currencies SML.
- Economic profile of ALADI countries.
- Customs procedures in ALADI countries.
- Nomenclature of the Latin American Integration Association (NALADISA)
- The Latin American Free trade association (LAFTA)
Union of South American
Nations (UNASUR)
- Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).
- Member countries. Organs.
- Objectives of the UNASUR.
- The integration of South America.
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
- Introduction to the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC).
- Task forces. Trade and Investment in Services. Pacific Food System.
- State of the Region Report.
- Index of Economic Integration in the Asia-Pacific.
- PECC and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).
Latin American and Caribbean economic System (SELA)
- The Latin American and Caribbean economic System (SELA).
- Latin American Council.
- Digital information and knowledge center.
Summit of South
American Arab Countries (ASPA)
- Summit of South American-Arab Countries.
- UNASUR and the League of Arab States.
- III Summit of Heads of State.
- The Brasilia and Doha Declarations.
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Mesoamerica project
- Mesoamerica project.
- Background: ex Plan Puebla Panama.
- Meso-American countries.
- Transport. Telecommunications.
- Case study: International Network of Mesoamerican Highways (RICAM) and the Pacific corridor.
Africa - South America Summit (ASA)
- Africa - South America Summit (ASA).
- Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the African Union.
- Declaration of Abuja and New Sparta. Marrakech plan of action.
Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC)
- Introduction to the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC).
- Objectives and organization.
- Introduction to Latin America-Asian Economic Relations.
- Manila Plan of Action.
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
- Operational chart. Member countries.
- Integration of regional infrastructure in South America (IIRSA).
- Case study : integration and development hubs in Latin America.
- Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC).
- Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF).
- IDB project cycle: preparation, approval, implementation, completion and evaluation.
Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC)
- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC CEPAL).
- Objectives. Member countries. History.
- Economic reports of ECLAC, Statistical yearbook, CEPALSTAT, ...
Organization of American States (OEA)
- The Organization of American States OEA.
- Foreign trade information system SICE.
- Trade agreements in America.
- Summit of the Americas.
- Free trade area of the Americas (FTAA ALCA).
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Course summary Colombia Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
The Andean Community (COMUNIDAD ANDINA) is a subregional organization endowed with an international legal status, which is made up of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and the bodies
and institutions comprising the Andean integration system (AIS).
Thanks to various Free trade agreements (FTA) and some unilateral tariff
preferences, Colombia has access to a 1.2 billion-people market. Free trade
Agreements with:
- Free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, currently under ratification
- FTA Colombia - Chile
- FTA Colombia - Central America (Honduras, Guatemala and
El Salvador)
- European Union
Colombia is a member of: UNASUR, United Nations, OAS, Andean Community,
Mercosur 4, BCIE, OEI, FAO, G-3, G-77, Rio Group, Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB), Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC), IBRD, IFC,
International Monetary Fund, IMO, UNCTAD, World Trade Organization, World Bank,
ALADI, Association of Caribbean States ACS, Mesoamerica project
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