José Daniel López, CEO of Alianza In, the Colombian guild of technological applications, spoke to infobae about the new government and what the country needs for digital development. In this regard, he welcomes the new with optimism Presidency of Colombia For two reasons, the first is because Gustavo Petro, the new president, has been talking about the collaborative economy since the beginning of the campaign, and secondly, because technology is a favorable sector for commercial relations.

The so-called collaborative economy is what is being called the commercial model of the 21st century Engaged people and sectors have more autonomy and intermediaries that do not have to be eliminated in order for engaged workers to have better working conditions.

Likewise, José Daniel explains that another aspect in which Petro’s new government and the technology sector can overlap is the knowledge society, as it ensures that “Perhaps technology is the most effective means of creating the attributes of a knowledge society, such as access to information and universalization of education.”

On the other hand, in the joint report with the new government, the regulation of platforms was discussed as a key aspect, especially regarding mobility and home applications. i What the tech sector has always wanted is clearer rules.

Jose Daniel assures the following, “We are not the type of sector that hides in legal loopholes and lack of regulatory development, but here we bet on formality and act in absolute legality and pay the appropriate taxes”.

And that is that there were some innovations that were involved Mobility platforms Specifically, in legal situations like the one that happened recently with Beat, however, Jose Daniel points out that part of the goal of the collaborative economy is to provide the necessary tools so that everyone can benefit from technology.

For example, he points out that some guild-affiliated apps have shown that 70 to 80% of their trips are made by taxis whose drivers have opened accounts on mobility platforms.

Similarly, Alianza In argues that before thinking about proper regulation, it is necessary to understand that technology, although it is projected as a commercial sector of the future, also has a present. YesAccording to Fedesarrollo’s 2021 study, this sector generated income for 150,000 families in Colombia and represented 0.23% of the national GDP.

Therefore, it is necessary to understand that the platforms in Colombia benefit vulnerable populations, such as migrants or those who live in informal conditions. In addition, another area of ​​the sector that will see development is Fintech and the adoption of new technologies by traditional banks.

If it is understood in this way, it will be necessary that the implemented policies have a social meaning that will benefit all parties involved, for example, José Daniel talks about the applications that allow buying and selling real estate today, emphasizing that you have to strengthen This activity, not persecution.

Finally, the executive director of the union says that they will pay close attention to tax reform items and the implementation of other policies that allow the country’s technological capabilities to increase and provide an appropriate scenario for foreign investment and entrepreneurship.

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