Translated by Andrés Martínez Forero
Bogotá's Mayor, Carlos Fernando Galán, introduced the city's internationalization strategy for 2024-2027, titled “Bogotá, a City with Open Doors to the World”, this morning to the accredited diplomatic corps, international partners, and academic representatives in Bogotá. The strategy aims to enhance Bogotá's visibility on the international stage, attract technical and financial resources, and share innovative solutions that other local governments can implement to benefit their citizens.
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Mayor Galán explained, “This strategy reaffirms our commitment as residents of Bogotá to strengthen international relations and cooperation, as well as to forge ties with other cities, countries, and sectors that can benefit Bogotá.”
He added, “This is the first time Bogotá has included a comprehensive and realistic internationalization program in its Development Plan. This initiative recognizes Bogotá’s relevance on the global stage and its capacity to engage in cooperation, either to benefit from it or to support other cities and regions around the world.”
Check below the publication of Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán, through the social network X, in which he provides details of the presentation of this internationalization strategy for Bogotá:
Bogotá, una ciudad de puertas abiertas al mundo.
— Carlos F. Galán (@CarlosFGalan) July 10, 2024
Hoy presentamos la estrategia de internacionalización de Bogotá ante representantes del cuerpo diplomático y de la academia, así como aliados internacionales de la ciudad.
Por primera vez se incluyó en el Plan Distrital de… pic.twitter.com/uXF7kpSzrJ
This initiative underscores the city’s global recognition and aims to enhance its international influence and relationships. Bogotá is set to position itself as a strategic hub for knowledge mobilization and international cooperation, strengthening its leadership and commitment to inclusive and beneficial development.
Counselor for International Relations of Bogotá, Sandra Borda, noted, “There are many opportunities for the city's management to gain international recognition. We aim to expand these opportunities and position Bogotá as a city that has made significant advancements in mobility, security, and social areas.”
She also stated, “This is a significant opportunity to unite residents of Bogotá under the banner that Bogotá is a city with open doors—to go out and gain international experience, and to welcome anyone who wishes to be part of our city.”
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Key Actions of the Strategy “Bogotá, a City with Open Doors to the World”
- Demand international resources and experiences for Bogotá: Engage strategically with international actors for project implementation in the city.
- Offer resources and experiences from Bogotá to the world: Consolidate a portfolio of best practices, talents, knowledge, and innovative solutions implemented in Bogotá that can be replicated in other cities.
- Strengthen the City's international governance system: Create a public policy on district internationalization.
- Communicate Bogotá’s international actions: Establish the Internationalization Roundtable with the private sector, social organizations, and academia.
- International Collaboration: The implementation of this strategy will only be possible with the support and collaboration of Bogotá’s international partners, who have always demonstrated their commitment to achieving tangible benefits for the city's inhabitants and continuing to position the city as a model of inclusive, productive, and sustainable urban development, playing a prominent role on the global stage and contributing significantly to the international agenda.
Learn more about the 2024-2027 Internationalization Strategy: Bogotá, a City with Open Doors to the World.
