Universidad de la Costa participated in the Ninth Latin American Congress of Clusters held in the city of Temuco, Chile, which was centered in the experiences competitiveness policies, clusters and intelligent specialization of the participating countries.

The educational institution was represented by Nataly Puello Pereira, the associated professor to the Environmental Sciences Faculty, who shared with experts of several countries clusters initiatives that seek to develop conglomerates of companies, organized, with institutionalism and governance, which also articulates with the academic and public sector. This perspective has allowed Latin American countries like Colombia, Argentina and Mexico, to advance in this challenge of developing competitive advantages.

In behalf of our country were present the representatives of Innpulsa Colombia, Centro Javeriano de Competitividad, Bogota and Barranquilla Chambers of Commerce and Universidad de la Costa.