Argentina: A Strategic Investment Destination to

Meet the Demand of Global Markets

Argentina: A Strategic Investment Destination to

Meet the Demand of Global Markets

Undersecretariat of Investment Development Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and WorshipRome, ItalyJune 2011

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•Annual GDP growth of 7.4% over the seven year period of 2002-2009

•2010 GDP growth 9.2%

•Twin fiscal and current account surpluses (1.7% and 1.0% of GDP, respectively in 2010) provide strong foundations for continued economic growth

•Unprecedented accumulation of international reserves (US$ 52 billion in May 2011)

•Significant public debt reductions

•Earnings as a percent of FDI stock averaged 10.0% in 2006-2010

Sound fundamentals for sustainable growthThe Argentine economy has grown steadily since 2003. Argentina is among the fastest growing economies in the region.

GDP 2002-2010(billion AR$, constant prices)

Source: SUINV based on World Bank, BCRA and INDEC

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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Diversified economy to meet global market needsArgentina presents profitable investment opportunities in a variety of strategic sectors for the world economy

Agro Industry

Value added and design manufacture

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Renewable Energies

IT and Software Creative

Industries

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Industry and

Biotechnology

Tourism

Automotive and Auto

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Creative industries in ArgentinaA key and fast growing sector

Creative industries have been growing rapidly since 2004, accounting for the 3.5% of Argentine GDP in 2009.

TVTV- IMPRESSIVE FORMATS •4th largest world exporter of original TV formats and leading exporter in Latin America (Format Recognition and Protection Association)

ADVERTISING -ADVERTISING - BRILLIANT IDEAS•Among the six best places in the world to develop and produce ideas (GUNN Report 2010)

FILM -FILM - CREATIVE BOUNTY•Two Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film: “El secreto de sus ojos” (2010) and “La Historia Oficial” (1986) and four nominations for the award. •2nd leading country in the region in terms of premiers of local films.

Audiovisual productionFilming for the world

•On the basis of its highly-skilled human resources, the Argentine visual industries are gaining a strong reputation worldwide.

•Argentina has a wide range of striking scenes, including natural stages, historical sites and eye-catching cities

•The audiovisual industry’s extensive experience and world-class technological infrastructure have supported the investment decision made by leading companies to select Argentina for production, post production and other services

Source: National Institut for Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts

Cinema: Argentine Releases2004-2009

Audiovisual productionCooperation between Argentina and Italy

• Argentina and Italy have signed a Cinematographic Co-production Agreement

•Since 2000, Argentine filmmakers have shot 24 films with Italian producers, “El abrazo partido”, “El arca”, “El niño pez”, “Esperando al Mesías”, “La niña santa”, “Las manos”, “Nella Pancia del piróscafo”, among others

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The Undersecretariat of Investment Development is your strategic partner Providing professional assistance for your business to succeed in Argentina

✓Timely information and relevant advise on business sectors and geographical locations in Argentina

✓Identification of investment and innovation opportunities in strategic sectors

✓Facilitation of the whole investment process (generation, growth and after-care)

✓Building partnerships between foreign investors and local companies

Our group of professionals will gladly assist you with:

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Thank You