Confecámaras is the national confederation representing Colombia's network of 58 Chambers of Commerce, providing coordination, strategic representation, and economic research to support business formalization and regional competitiveness.
Confecámaras, the Colombian Confederation of Chambers of Commerce, is the national organization that coordinates, assists, and represents the network of 58 Chambers of Commerce in Colombia. Established in 1969, it acts as a consultative and advisory body for its member chambers, aiming to strengthen their sustainability, technical efficacy, and capacity to deliver public services. The organization is a key facilitator of entrepreneurial development, promoting formalization, productivity, and the defense of free enterprise principles. It plays a critical role in managing the Single Business and Social Registry (RUES), which serves as the most comprehensive source of business information in Colombia, providing essential data for economic research, public policy formulation, and commercial security. By working with government entities, multilateral organizations, and the private sector, Confecámaras generates economic insights and strategic information that support regional competitiveness and the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (Mipymes). Its mission focuses on fostering an inclusive and sustainable economy through collective actions that strengthen the national business fabric.