This publication was inspired by the work developed by FSG, and in particular by the paper "The Competitive Advantage of Racial Equity," published by that organization in partnership with PolicyLink. Our sincere thanks to FSG for allowing us to incorporate their work into the Colombian context so that more and more stakeholders will embrace shared value as a business strategy.

This publication was made possible thanks to the support of the United States government through its Agency for International Development (USAID), along with the Corona Foundation. The contents are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Corona Foundation, USAID, or the United States government.

Colombia has significant experience in efforts to promote the labor market inclusion of vulnerable populations. The business sector has committed to models of economic and social integration for these populations, which aim to enhance the country's competitiveness. This inclusion work has benefited companies not only in terms of their social investment but also in improving their productivity.

Through various programs and initiatives, companies have contributed to improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable, integrating them into the economy and enabling them to develop their potential. The same is true for the migrant population, which can be seen as a productive group contributing their knowledge, experience, and labor to the national economy. This changes the perception that this population only represents an economic and social burden for the Colombian state.

In this context, the business sector has the opportunity to promote the economic and productive inclusion of the migrant population and the possibility of working with the Colombian State in the implementation of mechanisms that facilitate their integration.