Colombia

Introduction [page 3]

Colombia is strongly committed to protecting and respecting human rights. For over ten years a large number of initiatives have been developed in the country by the State and by the enterprises, which shows that human rights are a key element in business.

II. The State as an economic actor [page 12]

Colombia has recently reiterated its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals; it is thus a priority for the government to move on for the announcement and implementation of socially responsible investment contributing to the regional development; minimising the adverse environmental and community effects, under the efficacy and transparency principles.