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Blog BanRep: 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…

Blog BanRep: 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…

Blog BanRep: Cash Remains the Preferred Payment Instrument for the Public and Commercial Establishments in Colombia

Retail payment instruments play a crucial role in economic and financial stability and in the functioning of trade. These include cash, debit and…

Blog BanRep: Performance of the Exchange Rate and Policy Strategies

The Colombian peso has exhibited a volatile behavior and a significant depreciation in recent months. In view of this trend, the question arises…

Blog BanRep: Expected effect of climate change on economic activity

There is a broad consensus in the scientific community regarding the risks associated with climate change on the economic activity of most…

Blog BanRep: Food inflation in Colombia: a comparison with other countries

Since the second half of 2021, food prices in Colombia grew on average 12 percentage points more than in the other OECD countries and seven…