Caldas

Table of Contents 1. General Aspects 2. Competitiveness 2.1. Cepal 2.2. Doing Business 3. Gross Internal Product 3.1. Growth and participation in the Colombian PIB 3.2. Structure 4. Agricultural Sector 4.1 Structure 4.2 Comparative 5. Animal Husbandry Sector 5.1. Structure 5.2. Comparative 6. Industry 7. Tourism 8. Employment 8.1 Unemployment rate 8.2 Employment by branch of work 9. Inflation 9.1 Total 9.2. By groups of goods and services 10. External Commerce 10.1. Commercial balance, export and import 10.2. Exportation: principal products 10.3. Exportation: principal destinations 10.4. Importation: principal products 10.5. Importation: principal origens

Variables and Indicators 1. General Aspects Variables and Indicators CALDAS Country Territory (Km2) 7.888 1.141.748 Number of municipalities, 2008 27 municipalities 34 unincorporated communities 13 inspections 1.098 Population in 2005 (CENSO) 968.740 42.888.592 Participation in the PIB Department (state) within the national total, 2007 1,78% 100% Average Growth PIB (%) 2001 – 2007 4,1% 5,3% PIB per capita, 2007 $7.784.152 * US $3.745 $9.831.050* US$ 4.730 * Corresponde al PIB per cápita departamental en precios corrientes de 2007 Fuentes: IGAC, DANE

1. General Aspects Caldas: Potential Caldas is strategically located in the Andean region, between the roadways of the west and the Magdalena River, in the middle of the Golden Triangle formed by Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. It offers a variety of environments and potential in agroindustry, science, and technology. Diversified Economic Base. Agriculture and cattle ranching generate 21% of the PIB of the department (state); public services 15%; social, community, and domestic services 13.3%; commerce, hotels, and restaurants 13.1%, and industry 13% (Dane, 2003). Principal crops: coffee, sugar cane, corn, and beans. Potencial in: plantains, flowers, potatoes, cold climate fruits (blackberry, lulo, tree tomato, and granadilla) and warm climate fruits (avocado and Tahiti lemon). Economic activities and social potential: Bioscience / Bioproducts / Ecoproducts / Environmental services; social capital; information technology and communications; leisure time; earth sciences; and materials (Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Agenda, 2004) Potential for ecotourism and city tourism (Manizales): environmental opportunities, hotel infrastructure, and advanced human resources. Strategic Ecosystems: Florencia and Nevados Natural National Parks (shared with Risaralda, Quindío y Tolima); the Magdalena, Cauca, La Miel, Samaná, Chinchiná, and Supía Rivers; Manso River Reserve; San Diego lagoon and La Cristalina forests.

2.1 Departmental Competitiveness Scale 2006* Best Worst Fuente: Cepal, Escalafón de la competitividad de los departamentos en Colombia 2006, en “Serie Estudios y perspectivas No. 19, Bogotá, marzo de 2009

2.2. Ease of doing business (Doing Business) 2. Competitiveness 2.2. Ease of doing business (Doing Business) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pereira Manizales Bucaramanga Cali Santa Marta Cúcuta Popayán Villavicencio Bogotá Medellín Barranquilla Cartagena Neiva Fuente: Banco Mundial, Doing Business en Colombia, Bogotá 2007

3.1. Growth and Participation Participation in the Colobian PIB 3. Gross Internal Product, 2007 3.1. Growth and Participation Annual Variation Participation in the Colobian PIB Fuente: DANE – Cuentas Nacionales Departamentales, marzo de 2009

3. Gross Internal Product, 2007 3.2. Structure Caldas Colombia Fuente: DANE – Cuentas Nacionales Departamentales, marzo de 2009

4. Agricultural Sector, 2007 4.1 Structure c.int. = internal consumption

4.2 Departmental Comparative 4. Agricultural Sector, 2007 4.2 Departmental Comparative Sugar Cane 3rd Place Fuente: Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Anuario Estadístico, Bogotá 2008.

4. Agricultural Sector, 2007 Plantain 6th Place Fuente: Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Anuario Estadístico, Bogotá 2008.

5. Animal Husbandry Sector, 2007 5.1 Structure Fuente: DANE - Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Oferta Agropecuaria - Encuesta Nacional Agropecuaria (ENA), Bogotá 2008.

5. Animal Husbandry Sector, 2007 5.2 Departmental Comparative Rabbits 11th Place. Fuente: DANE - Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Encuesta Nacional Agropecuaria 2007.

5. Animal Husbandry Sector, 2007 Cattle 17th Place Fuente: DANE - Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Encuesta Nacional Agropecuaria 2007.

5. Animal Husbandry Sector, 2007 Pigs 18 Puesto. Fuente: DANE - Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Encuesta Nacional Agropecuaria 2007.

5. Animal Husbandry Sector, 2007 Utilitarian Species: (horses, donkeys y mules). 18th Place Fuente: DANE - Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural. Encuesta Nacional Agropecuaria 2007.

6. Industry, 2006 Gross Production

International Travel to Colombia, July of 2009 7. Tourism International Travel to Colombia, July of 2009 annual acumulation Fuente: DAS, Agosto de 2009.

8. Employment 8.1. Unemployment Rate (2001-2009) Fuente: DANE – Gran Encuesta de Hogares, agosto 2009

8. Employment 8.2. Population by Branch of Work, Manizales and the Metropolitan Area Average for January to July of 2009 Fuente: DANE – Gran Encuesta de Hogares, agosto 2009

9. Inflation 9.1 Total, annual variation Year running from January to August of 2009 Fuente: DANE – Índice de Precios al Consumidor, base 2008, septiembre de 2009

9. Inflation 9.2. By Groups of Goods and Services, annual variation Year running from January to August of 2009 National Manizales Fuente: DANE – Índice de Precios al Consumidor, base 2008, septiembre de 2009

9. External Commerce 10.1. Exportation, Importation, and the Commercial Balance* Thousands of dollars fob Total Commercial Balance Without Coffee 2009 acumulado a julio * No petroleras Fuente: DIAN – DANE. Septiembre 2009

10.2. Principal Export Products (2007-2009) 9. External Commerce 10.2. Principal Export Products (2007-2009) Thousands of dollars Fuente: DANE, septiembre de 2009

10.3. Principal Export Destinations, Accumulated up to July of 2009 9. External Commerce 10.3. Principal Export Destinations, Accumulated up to July of 2009 percentages Fuente: DIAN – DANE , septiembre 2009

10.4. Principal Import Products, 2007-2009 9. External Commerce 10.4. Principal Import Products, 2007-2009 Thousands of dollars Fuente: DIAN – DANE , septiembre 2009

10.5. Principal Import Origens, Accumulated up to July of 2009 9. External Commerce 10.5. Principal Import Origens, Accumulated up to July of 2009 percentages Fuente: DIAN – DANE, septiembre 2009