In development of the Mining Energy Forum called ‘More sustainable Córdoba’ that took place this Wednesday, June 12, Governor Erasmo Zuleta Bechara highlighted the strong alliance between the Government and companies in the energy mining sector.
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In turn, the president stressed the importance of responsible investment and the positive social impact in the region.
He emphasized the need to move from words to actions to make the triad between private companies, academia and the government work. “That articulation, that synergy that must exist between the company, the academy and one as a ruler, who is the public, must simply be the articulator to draw out that clear roadmap and make things happen in our territory.”
He made it clear that the Government of Córdoba is a committed ally with companies in the sector energy miner and their alliance is focused on translating the wealth of the territory into well-being and quality of life for the inhabitants of Córdoba, generating opportunities through energy and other natural resources.
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He highlighted that the energy generated in the region, through projects such as Urrá and others based on water and mineral resources, must bring direct benefits to local communities, because it is not possible that despite the energy generation capacity of the department , the population does not see a positive impact on their rates and competitiveness.
“Energy not only impoverishes the families of Córdoba and the Colombian Caribbean, but has also limited us from being more competitive,” said Zuleta Bechara, questioning the lack of direct benefits for the region.
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This forum is part of the academic agenda of the 62nd edition of the National Livestock Fair, which runs until next Sunday, June 16, with a very varied program that includes samples of Colombian and foreign livestock, national and international beauty pageants, parades of troupes and floats, concerts with national and international artists and even the Second Summit of Governors.
Due to this agenda, the most anticipated at the Fair of All, this Thursday and Friday are civic days in Huntingand arrival at the Fair Coliseum is through free transportation routes.
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