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  "title": "Macro-Fiscal Impacts of Colombia’s Energy Transition Plan",
  "publication": "Selected Issues Papers, November 25, 2025",
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      "heading": "Executive summary and core findings",
      "content": "- The paper assesses the risks and opportunities of Colombia’s energy transition plan.\n- A sharp fall in oil and coal production would weigh heavily on fiscal sustainability and regional economies.\n- A well-managed expansion of renewable energy is essential to mitigate these effects.\n- Complementary domestic, financial, and export-oriented reforms would further mitigate economic costs and support a sustainable, growth-enhancing transition.\n- Emphasis on diversification, productivity gains, and stronger competitiveness as critical to ensuring the transition is sustainable and growth-enhancing."
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      "heading": "Risks to fiscal sustainability and regional economies",
      "content": "- Sharp declines in oil and coal production pose significant risks to fiscal sustainability.\n- Regional economies that depend on mining and hydrocarbon production would be heavily affected."
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      "heading": "Mitigation strategies through renewable energy and social policies",
      "content": "- Expansion of renewable energy is presented as a key mitigation channel.\n- Policies to reskill workers are highlighted as necessary to manage labor market adjustments.\n- Protections for vulnerable communities are emphasized to maintain social cohesion.\n- Fostering broad social support is identified as important for successful implementation."
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    "Authors: Marco Arena, Alberto Garcia Huitron, Bihong Huang, Daria Kolpakova, Roberto Perrelli, Alpa Shah, Philippe Wingender",
    "Published: November 25, 2025",
    "Series: Selected Issues Papers",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229029278.018",
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    "A well-managed expansion of renewable energy is essential to mitigate these effects.",
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    "Regional economies that depend on mining and hydrocarbon production would be heavily affected.",
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