PROPAÍS

Propaís is a Colombian organization that builds partnerships between government and private-sector entities to strengthen the country’s business community, particularly its micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (Mipyme). Through these collaborations, it supports business development and contributes to economic and social progress across Colombia.

Its services include project evaluation, business and regional strengthening, and market promotion. Propaís also organizes events and provides research and market intelligence, including work through its Colombian Microenterprise Observatory. Its programs support entrepreneurs and local businesses through initiatives focused on capacity building, productive reactivation, economic inclusion and access to markets. Examples featured on its website include programs that strengthen and capitalize local ventures and Mipyme in Bogotá communities.

The organization shares news, research and resources through its publications, multimedia channels and social networks, and invites the public to support Colombian businesses by buying locally made products and services. Based in Bogotá, Propaís also works with public authorities and other partners to help improve the competitiveness of smaller enterprises and reinforce local business ecosystems.