Medellín tendrá Política de Desarrollo Económico para mejorar la calidad de vida

An Economic Development Policy to Improve Quality of Life

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The Mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga; The President of the Municipal Council, Jesús Aníbal Echeverri, and the Executive President of Medellín’s Chamber of Commerce, Lina Vélez de Nicholls, presented an Economic Development Policy to increase employment rates and improve income levels.

“An Economic Development Policy must improve quality of life, increase employment rates and generate opportunities to access education,“ said mayor, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga, who also expects 24,000 companies to be formalized in Medellín in the next four years. During the event, Chile was highlighted as an example for its success in designing and implementing this type of development policies.

In Medellín, three different administrative units have overseen the Economic Development: The Administrative Department of Planning, the Secretary of Social Development and the Secretary of Citizen Culture. But, in 2012, the creation of the Secretary of Economic Development aligned and integrated all efforts in this matter.

After the implementation of this Policy, the Mayor also expects an improvement of the Multidimensional Living Conditions Index, Medellín’s GDP per capita and the GINI index.

Medellín has 48 agreements and municipal decrees related to local economic development issues which need to be integrated into a single public policy to make the more efficient and coordinated.

Audio of the mayor Federico Gutierrez addressing the subject:

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The Flowers Fest Honors the 60 Anniversary of the Silleteros Parade

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From July 28 until August 8, the most important festival of Antioquia takes over the city: The Flowers Fair 2017. This fair celebrates its essence around the Silleteros* parade, which represents the collective spirit of our cultural expressions with a diverse exhibition of orchids, birds, flowers and bonsais; the festival of trovas*; concerts; and tours in Santa Elena. The Fair is the seal that best translates Antioquia’s energy and the vocation of Paisas* as hosts of Medellín.

This year we celebrate is the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Silleteros parade; a tradition as noble and beautiful as the elaboration of silletas* especially made for this event. The Silleteros Parade has been a ritual for the last six decades, and began with a score of exhibitors that marched from Plaza de Cisneros and toured around the center of Medellín.

The Silleteros tradition was born in the village of Santa Elena. It is a ritual nourished by local families who have tried to transmit the life of the Silleta from generation to generation – such as the Atehortúa, Londoño, Grisales, Zapata, Grajales and Alzate family. The Silleteros Parade started 60 years ago with 20 silleteros, and has grown to as many as 500 silleteros and up to 600 children who participate every year.

The figure of the Silletero goes back to colonial times and was common in other countries with similar geographical conditions to our mountainous valley. The use of saddle made it possible to transport goods, but with the construction of new roads and highways, this job disappeared. However, the Silleteros parade in Antioquia has been preserved as a cultural treasure that shows our people´s talent, skills, and creativity.

This year, the Silleteros Parade will be held on Monday, August 7; and will have a two-kilometer tour and the participation of 16 Silleteros that have been pioneers of this tradition; 404 adults; 50 young people; and 30 children. There is no doubt this will be a tribute to our history and the wealth of our Silletero tradition.

*Silleta: A flower saddle that weights between 90 to 120 kilos

*Silletero: A person who manufactures and carries flower saddles

*Paisa: A person born in Antioquia

*Trova: A simple rhyming song that is used to express personal experience

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Demand Frontier Has Arrived in Medellín to Stay

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These are projects that become stronger and settle in in the city thanks to a joint work between people and organizations that believe in Medellín. ACI Medellín is a partner in the opening of the new Demand Frontier office. Congratulations!

Demand Frontier is a US digital marketing and IT solutions company. It arrived in Medellín for the professionalism and training of Colombian talent. Ruta N’s Landing program made its arrival easier and has helped to continue its expansion with new offices in the city.

 

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ACI Medellín Supports F-AIR Colombia

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The most dynamic economic sectors in Medellín have helped to position it abroad. For this reason, the Mayor of Medellín, through ACI Medellín, supports fairs such as F-AIR Colombia, an event that energizes the economy of the city.

Due to the wide variety of investment opportunities, the creation of new businesses, the consolidation of alliances and the knowledge exchange promoted by international fairs, the city considers these events as fundamental strategies for economic growth and to develop new projects.

To strengthen the internationalization of the city and the region, ACI Medellín offers advice to organizers of national and international business fairs. These events are a good opportunity for Medellín to gain greater visibility and to boost the development of strategic economic sectors.

The Agency has advised fairs and events that contribute to position the city as an ideal destination for business and foreign investment since 2005.

In 2016, Medellín Mayor’s Office was linked by ACI Medellín to 11 business fairs: Shape Latam, LACEA, WAITRO, Expoagrofuturo, Congreso de Logística, Expotransporte, Expocamacol, Tecnnova, Colombiamoda, Feria de las dos Ruedas and Colombiatex.

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Brazilian O Globo Highlights Medellín in an Article About Colombia

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Brazil most important journalism agency, O Globo, published an article about Colombia and Medellín has a prominent position on it. The article highlighting the city’s resilience capacity and its condition of solidarity towards adversity, making a reference to what happened with the football team Chapecoense.

A tour around Colombia highlighting aspects such as geographical and natural diversity, the political process of change our country is going through and the ability of its people to contribute with their talent to build a positive and powerful reality to continue growing and be better.

Undoubtedly, this documentary shows the reality of Colombia from the perspective of our brother country: Brazil. We invite you to watch it!

O Globo de Brasil, destaca a la ciudad de Medellín en un reportaje sobre Colombia
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90 Years Growing Coffee for the World

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The National Federation of Coffee Growers’ 90 birthday is a milestone for the history of Antioquia and Colombia. Our department produces an excellent export coffee consumed by millions of people around the world. Its characteristic flavor and aroma put it on the top as a unique product.

Thousands of coffee families committed to delivering the best coffee in the world are behind this production process.

This is the opportunity to congratulate the National Federation of Coffee Growers, founded in Medellín on June 27, 1927, for its 90 years of service and the dissemination of the coffee culture. Its work has been decisive for the economic development of Colombia.

“ACI Medellín has supported the Federation and today, congratulate it for its 90 years. We praise the First World Forum of Coffee Producers, which we perceive as a terrific opportunity to open spaces for dialogue around fundamental issues for the coffee sector, such as: sustainable production, environmental impact and social development of coffee families,” said Sergio Escobar, ACI Medellín’s CEO.

Congratulations, National Federation of Coffee Growers!

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ACI Medellín Has Managed USD $ 1,629 Million in Foreign Investment During its 15 Years of Existence

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USD 83 million on international cooperation

The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín, held the Forum for Cooperation and Investment during the commemoration of its 15 years of work this last June 7. A large group of businessmen and diplomatic representatives from 10 countries attended the forum. The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga, and the Governor of Antioquia, Luis Pérez Gutiérrez, lead the opening act.

The event dealt with issues related to innovation, the value of cooperation, investment promotion agencies, Multilatinas as a driving force for national and international economy, the case of success of France as investor in Medellín, among others.

The French ambassador to Colombia, Jean-Marc Laforet, emphasized his experience with the different visits he has had with French business delegations and the excellent outcomes they had been.

On the other hand, Christian Daes, Tecnoglass’ COO, sent a message to the entrepreneurs and businessmen of the country, in which he invited to have determination and persistence; a call to overcome difficulties and continue to advance.

Eugenio Prieto, Director of the Metropolitan Area, congratulated ACI Medellín for the spirit it has built on international cooperation, showing the capacity and resilience of the inhabitants of the Aburrá Valley and Antioquia.

Another representative group of assistants and personalities from national and international organizations, attended the event and joined the agency in commemorating its first 15 years of existence. This event succeeded in the debating and the exhibiting the most important ideas to continue strengthening ties with the world to improve development and the quality of life of the inhabitants of the city and the department.

You will find a wide record of testimonies and photos in our social networks: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Por qué Medellín en San Pablo
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Paris Continues to Support Medellín on Its Human Mobility Tasks

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After officials of the Mayor’s Office and the Council of Medellín visited Paris in January 2017 to participate in the first phase of the project “Urban Dialogue Paris – Medellín: for sustainable mobility,”  the second phase of the project starts with the visit of officials from the Mayor’s Office of Paris, the International Relations and Mobility Directorates and the Parisian Urbanism Workshop (APUR).

The presentations of Human Mobility experiences in both cities and field visits to tactical urbanism experiences, as in the case of the activations for sustainable mobility in the Playa Avenue, are contemplated.

ACI Medellín held dialogues with Adré-Marie Bourlon , Head of the Paris Mission in Medellín, about the cooperation process between both cities. Mr. Bourlon is an urban planner with more than 30 years of experience and is APUR’s current Deputy Director. He has directed large urban operations such as Bercy, Paris Rive Gauche and Paris Nord Est, Public Bicycles (Velib) and the Public Electric Car System (Autolib).

Why are you interested in Medellín?

“My relations with Colombia are from about 10 years ago. I have worked and advised cities like Bogota and Barranquilla. I even participated in the Plan BIO 20-30 with Medellín through the University EAFIT. This is not my first visit to the city. On this occasion, I have come with colleagues from the Mobility and International Relations Directorates from the Mayor of Paris, to continue this process of dialogue between both cities around human mobility.

Which positive aspects do you highlight from Medellín’s mobility?

“Perhaps Medellín has the best experience in public transport intermodality from Latin America since the city has Metro, Metrocable, Metro Plus and the new tram. It is also worth mention that, unlike ours, Medellín has the capacity to develop projects in a very brief time, as was the case of the Public Bicycle System. In Paris, it took three years for the system to be in operation and in Medellín the process has been progressive, but faster. “

Paris is a world benchmark in urbanism and mobility, what could Medellín learn from Paris in this matter?

“I believe that Medellín could learn from Paris:

  • Favoring the pedestrian and ensuring the connection of people with public transport, such as access to the Metro.
  • Management of public parking and control of public space.
  • The provision of more environmentally friendly means of transport that prevent pollution.
  • Use of soil recovery instruments.”

What’s next in the process of cooperation between Medellín and Paris?

“The project finishes this stage with our visit. However, the next step is the search for resources to finance projects in Medellín with the help of the French Government through the French Development Agency – AFD. We will hold a meeting with the Embassy of France in Colombia to examine these possibilities.

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Due to its innovation and resilience, Medellín was invited to the XII Metropolis World Congress

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The XII Metropolis World Congress (World Association of the Major Metropolises) was held in Montreal, Canada between June 19 and 22. Its central topic was “Global Challenges: Metropolis in Action.”

Medellín, an active member of the international network, was represented by the ACI Medellín’s Deputy Director of Knowledge Management, Maria Luisa Zapata Trujillo in the panel “Cities in Action: Urban Innovation and Local Implementation of Global Agendas“ with co-moderators from Berlin (Germany), Surabaya (Indonesia), Brussels (Belgium), Bristol (UK) and Guangzhou (China).

The panel discussed issues related to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and the active commitment of the authorities to reach them by the year 2030.The dialogue was developed around lessons learned in urbanism and innovation, and how cities can learn from these processes of change and evolution. In this sense, Medellín highlighted issues related to city transformation, innovation and resilience.

Through ACI Medellín, the capital of Antioquia has been part of Metropolis since 2013. This fact has given the city the possibility to share Medellín’s work on innovation, urban and metropolitan development in different scenarios of the network.

Being a member of Metropolis has allowed Medellín to promote its best government practices, to exchange experiences with other cities, to participate in international events, to access publications and to position its social and urban transformation in the international arena. Which has made it grow as a city and show its good management.

Good news for all municipalities in the metropolitan area is the ratification of the membership of the Metropolitan Area as an active member of the Network by the Metropolis Council.

About Metropolis

Metropolis, (World Association of the Major Metropolises), is a worldwide network of large cities and metropolitan areas, with about 140 members and 30 years of history. Metropolis serves as a node and platform for cities to unite, share and address various local and global issues.

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General Comptroller of Medellin nominated for the United Nations Public Service Award

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The Comptroller General of Medellín is nominated for the United Nations Public Service Award of 2017 (UNPSA) under the category “Promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in the public service” thanks to the Scholar Comptrollership initiative, which encourages young people to participate and commit to their institutions, the environment and their city.

“This nomination fills me with pride because I feel like the Scholar Comptrollership Program is helping educate people with values, commitment and willingness so that our children and young people set an example in all the scenarios where they have an impact,” said Patricia Bonilla Sandoval, comptroller general of Medellín.

With the Scholar Comptrollership Program, the Comptroller General of Medellín contributes to raising awareness regarding the principles of responsibility, legality and transparency for the proper planning and use of public resources. Currently, there are more than 290 school comptrollers in the educational institutions of Medellín committed to the construction of a responsible educational community with the proper use of resources and the environment.

The awards ceremony will take place at the United Nations Day of Public Function on June 22 and 23, 2017 in The Hague, Netherlands. The nomination involves intervention in the United Nations Services Forum and the Innovation Fair to extend the experience of the Scholar Comptrollers to other participating countries. The event is jointly organized by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA).

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