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As part of the Federal Logistics Strategy promoted by the CFI, a comprehensive assessment of the lithium value chain in Northwest Argentina was presented, as the sector faces the challenge of multiplying its production and consolidating its export profile over the next decade.The study identifies the main operational constraints on the activity—such as the sharp imbalance between inbound supply flows and outbound mineral shipments, wear and tear on mountain roads, and the need to modernize border crossings and railway branch lines—and outlines a set of priority interventions aimed at devel

As part of the Federal Logistics Strategy promoted by the CFI, a comprehensive analysis of the gold and silver chain in Argentina was presented. These metals account for more than 80% of the country's mining exports.Based on fieldwork in key provinces such as Santa Cruz, San Juan, Salta, and Jujuy, the study identifies the main bottlenecks in mountain road infrastructure, rail connectivity, energy supply, and border crossings. It also outlines a portfolio of essential works and operational improvements to reduce logistics costs and sustain the sector's productive competitiveness through 2035.

Progress on the Mining Logistics Plan was presented. The plan is a federal initiative aimed at optimizing the production and transport of strategic minerals such as gold, silver, lithium, and copper. Joint work between the public and private sectors made it possible to identify the main infrastructure, regulatory, and operational challenges facing the industry in Argentina, with the goal of strengthening the country's position in international markets. During the meeting, the results of the analysis of regional value chains were shared. Participants highlighted that this planning instrument i

As part of the Federal Logistics Strategy, the CFI prepared a comprehensive study of the copper chain in Argentina to support the productive development of world-class deposits located mainly in San Juan, Salta, and Catamarca. The report identifies the main infrastructure challenges and proposes priority interventions in mountain roads, railway branch lines, border crossings, and energy supply. The goal is to optimize overland transport costs, create efficient export routes to Atlantic and Pacific ports, and strengthen the export competitiveness of the producing provinces.

As part of the Federal Logistics Strategy, the CFI worked with the provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro on a comprehensive study of the hydrocarbon supply chain in Vaca Muerta. The report analyzes the flow of essential inputs such as frac sand and steel pipe, and assesses the priority road works, rail improvements, and multimodal alternatives needed to prevent bottlenecks as production is projected to increase through 2029. Building on this technical foundation, the document sets out specific guidelines on infrastructure, traffic management, and transport service coordination to optimize opera

As part of the Federal Logistics Strategy, the first Forestry Logistics Meeting was held as a forum for dialogue among the key players in the sector's logistics ecosystem. Participants included the governments of Buenos Aires, Chaco, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Formosa, Misiones, and Santa Fe, as well as representatives from forestry production and transport. During the meeting, the main lines of work of the Federal Logistics Strategy were reviewed, and key provincial projects to improve forestry logistics were presented. Participants also described the most significant challenges affecting prod

As part of the Federal Logistics Strategy, the provinces and the CFI held the first Wine Logistics Meeting, a forum designed to encourage dialogue among the key players in the sector's logistics ecosystem. Participants included the governments of Catamarca, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, and Neuquén, as well as representatives from production (COVIAR, Wines of Argentina, Bodegas de Argentina, and Cámara Argentina de Vinos a Granel) and transport (Andesmar, Loginter, Empresas Tahan, Expreso Luján de Cuyo, Cruz del Sur, ARLOG, and CEDOL). During the meeting, the main lines of work of th

The CFI is working with the provinces to implement the Port Competitiveness Plan, a strategic initiative to strengthen federal logistics and promote waterborne transport as an efficient and competitive alternative for regional economies.As part of this process, a comprehensive survey was carried out of 35 public ports, 19 river ports and 16 seaports, across 11 provinces. The work made it possible to systematize information on their governance models, infrastructure, equipment, and commercial profiles, and to build a shared diagnosis of the conditions and development opportunities of the port s

The Federal Forum on Logistics Investment for Ports was held at the CFI headquarters. The initiative aimed to connect the country's port terminals with different sources of financing for strategic infrastructure works.The event took place within the framework of the Port Competitiveness Plan, part of the Federal Logistics Strategy, a joint working scheme with the port provinces to reposition waterborne transport and optimize the distribution chains of national production.The forum brought together authorities from the port provinces, public and private port administrators, business and export

From June 4 to 6, the City of Mendoza hosted the Federal Meeting on Cultural and Creative Industries (EFICC), jointly organized by the Government of the Province of Mendoza and the Federal Investment Council (CFI). For the first time, the meeting brought together delegations from every Argentine province, along with ministers of production and culture, representatives of multilateral organizations such as UNESCO and CAF, and national and international experts. The aim was to consolidate a strategic roadmap for the country's creative sectors. The initiative is part of the development of the R

The provinces of the Litoral Region (Chaco, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Formosa, Misiones and Santa Fe) are moving forward with the regional chapter of the Federal Energy Strategy (EFE) together with the Federal Investment Council (CFI). The goal is to identify bottlenecks in energy generation, transmission and distribution that affect the performance of the region's main production chains. The initiative is built around an analysis of the production chains prioritized by the provinces and of the different components of the energy system. This analysis draws on the views of the main stakeholder

The event will bring together government officials, private-sector leaders, multilateral organizations and international experts to advance a shared agenda aimed at making Argentine production more competitive.The second edition of the Federal Logistics Summit will take place on 16 October at the Buenos Aires Convention Center (CEC). The event aims to strengthen a forum for dialogue between the public sector, the private sector and international stakeholders involved in developing infrastructure, transport and supply chains.The summit will focus on five strategic areas: competitiveness and pro

From October 1 to November 4, 2026, Innova CFI, the innovation investment fund designed to promote scientific and technological development in Argentina’s provinces, will accept proposals under its second call for applications. The initiative seeks to support startups that address strategic productive challenges and transform local knowledge into solutions with regional and global impact.The initiative is aimed at early-stage companies (pre-seed and seed) with an initial level of technological maturity that conduct their research activities in Argentina. Financing is provided through a flexi

The CFI, the Lithium Roundtable, and the IDB brought together governors, companies, industry chambers, and international organizations to strengthen the integration of local suppliers into the mining value chain.The event was attended by the governors of Jujuy, Carlos Sadir; Catamarca, Raúl Jalil; and Salta, Gustavo Sáenz. Companies from the sector, industry chambers, and international organizations also participated.Against a backdrop of growing global demand for minerals, the development of regional suppliers is emerging as a strategic priority for creating jobs, diversifying provincial ec

With strong participation from producers, technical teams, and subnational authorities, the Fourth Federal Beekeeping Meeting, organized by the CFI and the provincial government, concluded in Tucumán. The event focused on promoting sustainable beekeeping, with an emphasis on the participation of younger generations, technology adoption, value addition, and access to financing.Over two days in Yerba Buena, the agenda included technical conferences, business rounds, and a new session of the National Beekeeping Council. These various events provided an opportunity to exchange experiences on hone

The CFI’s Provincial Investment and Export Promotion Program is adding financing and strategic partnerships to strengthen the integration of small and medium-sized enterprises into international markets. The initiative combines training for provincial technical teams with comprehensive assistance for businesses, providing support throughout the export development cycle.The initiative is structured around two main areas of work. First, it trains officials working in the productive, industrial, and international relations areas of provincial governments so that they can serve as local promoter

The progress made under the Mining Logistics Plan was presented as part of a federal initiative aimed at optimizing the production and transportation of strategic minerals such as gold, silver, lithium, and copper. Collaboration between the public and private sectors made it possible to identify the main infrastructure, regulatory, and operational challenges facing the industry in Argentina, with the aim of strengthening the country’s position in international markets.During the meeting, the results of the analysis of regional value chains were presented, highlighting that this planning inst

The innovation investment fund for Argentina’s provinces completed the project submission stage, receiving more than 300 science- and technology-based initiatives from 11 provinces across the country.The call was aimed at startups in the early stages of development (pre-seed and seed) that seek to transform locally generated knowledge into solutions applicable to regional and global economies. The strong response from the entrepreneurial ecosystem was reflected in the diversity and specialized nature of submitted projects.The proposals focused on strategic sectors for productive development.

Innova CFI, a new tool designed to finance science- and technology-based projects and strengthen the innovative productive ecosystem, was presented in Mendoza. The event took place at the Innovation Area of the National University of Cuyo, located within the Mendoza ICT Hub (Mendoza TIC Parque Tecnológico) in Godoy Cruz.The event was held as part of the Technical and Financial Tools Presentation Forum, jointly organized by the Government of Mendoza and the CFI to provide the private sector with concrete assistance, financing, and promotion options. Topics addressed at the event included the n

The results of the first stage of the Federal Energy Strategy for the Litoral Region were presented in Paraná, Entre Ríos. This initiative, jointly promoted with Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Corrientes, Misiones, Chaco, and Formosa—the six provinces that make up the region—seeks to establish energy as a key asset for the growth of local value chains through coordinated federal planning.The initial work consisted in a comprehensive territorial assessment of the consumption and needs of ten key industrial and agro-industrial production chains, based on consultations with more than 120 public- an

The activity focused on the transformations taking place in tourism, driven by technological advances and changes in consumer habits. Against this backdrop, the focus was placed on the need to reduce regional disparities and strengthen provincial economies through a federal approach based on consensus.The work was based on four strategic pillars: sustainable planning, connectivity, innovation through information systems, and project financing. Provincial authorities shared assessments and experiences with the aim of adapting management tools to new social and demographic demands.As a result, c

Innova CFI was presented at an event held at Mirador TEC in Paraná, bringing together Entre Ríos provincial government authorities and representatives of the local business sector. The gathering was attended by Governor Rogelio Frigerio and CFI Secretary General Ignacio Lamothe, with the main objective of showcasing the financing tools available to strengthen the entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem of the province. During the working session, investment opportunities were analyzed for science- and technology-based companies with scalability potential. The exchange made it possible to

CFI has launched Innova CFI, an investment fund aimed at strengthening the innovation ecosystem across Argentina's provinces. Through this initiative, technology startups receive direct financing to develop innovative solutions with local and/or global impact. This initiative seeks to boost productive growth across Argentina's provinces by funding ventures that address technological and productive challenges in regional economies. The fund supports projects across all technology verticals at early stages of development, such as Pre-seed and Seed. The goal is to ensure that knowledge generate

The CFI and Argentine provinces added a strategic urban planning and housing pillar to the Roadmap Towards a Federal Future. This initiative seeks to strengthen local government planning to address challenges such as the housing deficit, pressure on public services, and territorial organization. The goal is to consolidate a shared vision that improves access to land and the opportunities offered by cities throughout the country. The presentation took place during a workshop that brought together housing authorities, specialists, and international organizations. Clear goals were set during the

Through the CFI Guarantee initiative, CFI continues to promote access to financing for strategic projects in regional economies. The goal is to support each jurisdiction in consolidating its guarantee funds, which are essential tools for providing credit to productive sectors across the country. Within this framework, a training internship program was held with the participation of guarantee funds from the provinces of Misiones (FOGAMI), Jujuy (FOGAJUY), Catamarca (FOGACAT), Rio Negro (FOGARIO), and Santa Fe (FOGAFE). During the sessions, technical teams shared credit risk analysis methodolog

Comprehensive water management is a fundamental public policy tool for promoting equity and efficiency across the territory, establishing itself as a strategic resource for any sustainable development model. Within this framework, the CFI is driving the Irrigation Technification Support Program, an initiative already underway in Mendoza to optimize water use through technological innovation and climate change adaptation. The program is structured around two main pillars that integrate technical knowledge with financial support. On one hand, it provides technical assistance and training for lo

At the Federal Meeting on Logistics Investments (EFIL), held at CFI headquarters, Argentina’s provinces presented a portfolio of projects aimed at modernizing the country’s logistics infrastructure. The event brought together provincial authorities, national agencies, and international credit organizations, with the goal of fostering a strategic dialogue and strengthening access to financing for projects that enhance the logistics competitiveness of all Argentine regions.  The provinces presented more than 40 projects considered priorities to improve the efficiency and sustainability of

The CFI’s Provincial Investment and Export Promotion Program fosters the integration of Argentine provinces into the global economy through tools that enhance their foreign trade capacities, add value, attract investment, and facilitate access to new markets. In its third edition, the program renews its commitment to strengthening the technical capacities of provincial governments, providing them with greater tools to support SMEs in their internationalization process. The core of this initiative is the direct technical assistance provided by provincial administrations to small and medium-

The implementation of two programs that promote sustainability and energy transition in the productive sector is progressing across several Argentine provinces: the Federal Program for Sustainable Actions in Productive Activities and the Energy Management Program. Both initiatives provide technical and financial support to help more companies adopt sustainable practices.   The main goal is to facilitate cost reduction and improve competitiveness while supporting compliance with environmental regulations in a global context of increasing demand for sustainable practices.   Complementary t

The implementation of two programs that promote sustainability and energy transition in the productive sector is progressing across several Argentine provinces: the Federal Program for Sustainable Actions in Productive Activities and the Energy Management Program. Both initiatives provide technical and financial support to help more companies adopt sustainable practices.   The main goal is to facilitate cost reduction and improve competitiveness while supporting compliance with environmental regulations in a global context of increasing demand for sustainable practices.   Complementary t