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BanRep Blog
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In each publication you will find easy-to-read articles related to the Colombian and global economy, and to the management of Banco de la República (the Central Bank of Colombia).
BanRep Blog: Caution in Adjusting the Monetary Policy Interest Rate, also in the Decline
High-altitude climbers know very well that the descent from the top can be as dangerous as the ascent, so they advance cautiously in this second…
BanRep Blog: Did Colombia Take too long to Start its Monetary Cycles?
Economic observers who monitor monetary policy often compare the timing of interest rate increase or decrease cycle decisions across countries to…
BanRep Blog: Financial burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases in Colombia
Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality in the world. These diseases are mainly associated with older age…
BanRep Blog: Gaps in the Development of Digital Payments in Colombia
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Colombia has seen a significant increase in the use of electronic payment channels. This blog presents detailed…
BanRep Blog: Payments for Healthcare Services and Incentives by Providers
A health system reform is currently being discussed which proposes that payment to Healthcare Service Providers (IPS in Spanish) be made directly…
