Global Challenges. Colombian Opportunities.
Colombia's Collaborative Think Tank for Economic Development
The world's greatest challenges represent some of Colombia's greatest economic opportunities.
1Colombia identifies major global challenges and develops Colombian solutions that improve lives while creating investment, employment, innovation and long-term prosperity.
By bringing together Colombia's leading hospitals, universities, builders, businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and public institutions, we believe Colombia can become a global leader in healthcare, healthy living and retirement.
Three Global Challenges.
Three National Missions.
One Vision for Colombia.
MISSION ONE
Transform Colombia into Latin America's Healthcare & Surgical Excellence Capital
The Opportunity
US$4+ Trillion
Annual U.S. healthcare spending.
Millions of major surgeries are performed in the United States every year, including orthopedic, cardiac, bariatric and other procedures.
Many can be performed in Colombia at 50–70% lower cost while maintaining high standards of care.
Even attracting a small share of international patients could generate billions of dollars in new economic activity for Colombia.
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MISSION TWO
Make Colombia the World's Premier Retirement & Healthy Living Destination
The Opportunity
70+ Million Americans
Receive Social Security benefits.
10,000 Americans
Reach retirement age every day.
Millions are searching for a healthier, safer and more affordable place to enjoy retirement.
If Colombia attracted just 0.1% of Social Security beneficiaries, it would welcome approximately 70,000 new residents—bringing billions of dollars in investment while creating demand for housing, healthcare, construction and local services.
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MISSION THREE
Reduce Chronic Disease Through Prevention, Wellness & Healthy Living
The Opportunity
100+ Million Americans
Live with obesity.
Six in ten adults have at least one chronic disease, and chronic conditions account for the vast majority of healthcare spending.
Colombia has the opportunity to become a global leader in preventive healthcare through executive health programs, wellness retreats, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, bariatric surgery, medical weight management and long-term health coaching.
Helping people become healthier creates healthier families, lower healthcare costs and a major new industry for Colombia.
By the Numbers
Three Global Challenges. Extraordinary Opportunities for Colombia.
The Challenge | The Numbers | Colombia's Opportunity |
| Healthcare Costs | US$4+ Trillion spent annually on healthcare in the United States | Build Latin America's Healthcare & Surgical Excellence Capital |
| Major Surgeries | Millions of orthopedic, cardiac, bariatric and other surgeries performed every year in the U.S. | Perform high-quality procedures at 50–70% lower cost |
| Retirement | 70+ Million Americans receive Social Security | Attract retirees seeking a healthier, more affordable lifestyle |
| Aging Population | 10,000 Americans reach retirement age every day | Develop world-class retirement and healthy living communities |
| Obesity | 100+ Million Americans are living with obesity | Become a global leader in bariatric surgery, wellness and metabolic health |
| Chronic Disease | 6 in 10 U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease | Expand preventive healthcare, executive health checks and wellness programs |
| Potential Impact | Just 0.1% market penetration creates tens of thousands of new international visitors and residents | Billions in investment, thousands of higher-paying jobs and long-term economic growth for Colombia |