Argentina

Country of investments

Argentina• Area: 2.780 km2 • Population: 41,1 million• GDP: 307 billion USD (in 2009) x 326,8 bil.USD (2008)• GDP per capita: 7.483 USD (in 2009)

8.018 USD (2008)• Export: 55,8 billion USD (2009) x 70 billon USD (2008)• Import: 38,8 billion USD (2009) x

57,4 billon USD (2008)• FDI: 4,9 billon USD (in 2009) x 9,7 billon USD (2008)• Fastest growing economy in Latin America

– Six consecutive years of rapid economic growth at an acumulated rate of 8,5% per year (6% in the first months)

– Reduced impact of the Global Crisis comparing to other countries

• Argentina is negotiating right now the payment of the rest of its external debt (29 billon USD)

Selected economies: GDP growth 2003-2008

• These data reflect the pre-crisis time

Argentina• High profitability reassures big players to increase their commitment

and attracts more leading companies to invest in Argentina• Top 50 transnational Corporations with a presence in Argentina

Recent firms en Argentina

CNG en Argentina

1983: The New democratic Government implements a new National Fuel Policy– National Liquid Fuel Substitution Program– Creation of a Government Technical

Group – Adoption of Technical Standards– Involvement in the initial investments in

equipment and marketing

Factors causing rapid public acceptance:

• Good price differential against the gasoline

• Long experience with Natural Gas

• Strong Natural & Industrial Gas Industry

• Early involvement of NGV Association

• Wide Natural Gas Distribution Network

Gasoducto Norte

Gasoducto Centro Oeste

Gasoducto Gas Andes

Gasoducto Neuba II

Gasoducto Neuba IGasoducto

San Martin

Gas distribution system in LA

RegularGasoline

4%

GasolineSuper/Ultra

16%

NGV17%

Diesel63%

Combustible in Argentina

Cidegas - Vitkovice

• Successfull Czech Investment Case in Argentina in 2006

Perspective sectors

• Automotive

• Biofuels

• Biotechnologies

• Software and IT technologies

• Food and beverages

• Creative industries (publishing, music and audiovisual industries, design, advertising)

Why invest in Argentina

• Solid foundations for sustainable growth and profitability

• Highly skilled, innovative and entrepreneurial labor force

• Abundance of natural resources, biodiversity and environmental sustainability

• Access to a large regional market and a springboard to the world

• Diversified economy to meet global market needs• Rich cultural heritage and remarkable quality of life• Quality connectivity and extensive infrastructure• Publice sector supportive of investement

Sources

• Prosperar Florida 375 Piso 8 B Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (C1005AAG) Tel: (54 11) 4328.9510 info@prosperar.gov.ar www.prosperar.gov.ar

• Centro de Economia Internacional – CEIEsmeralda 1212 Piso 2° Of (201)C1007ABRCiudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires www.cei.gov.arcenei@cancilleria.gov.ar

• Cámara Argentina de Gas Natural Comprimidowww.gnc.org.ar

Thank you for your attention!Ruben Vallejo

Argentine EmbassyAny questions please send to:

m.zmrzlik@gmail.com