The Secretary of State for the International Development of Canada, Randeep Sarai, concluded an official visit to Colombia with the announcement of new resources for sustainable development projects, inclusive trade and climatic action.
In total, The Government of that country will allocate 77.6 million Canadian dollars to initiatives in Colombia and countries in the Andean regionwith the aim of strengthening alliances and expanding cooperation opportunities.
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During his agenda, Sarai held meetings with Colombian government officials, private sector representatives, multilateral organizations and social organizations. The main approach of the meetings was the impulse to projects in innovative financing to development, peace and security, and climate resilience.
In Bogotá, the official visited the Paloquemao market to learn about the exportable offer of Colombian fresh products, as well as a driver formation center that serves the migrant and displaced population. He also met with entrepreneurs, impact investors and indigenous leaders who apply sustainable solutions to climate change and food insecurity.
In Nazareth, Amazonas, Sarai ratified the Canadian commitment to support the fight against deforestation and forest fires in the Amazon. There he presented the Progress+project, executed by Dueloppement International Desjardins, With an investment of 8 million dollars for Colombia, focused on adaptation to the climate led by women and young people.
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Canada will allocate 77.6 million Canadian dollars to projects in Colombia and the Andean region.
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He also announced the resilience corridors initiative, with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), with a contribution of 6 million dollars for fire management and ecosystem restoration.
In the Colombian capital, the secretary also announced two other programs. The first, with a financing of 6.2 million dollars, seeks the adaptation of ecosystems with a gender perspective in the department of Cesar and will be executed by the Global Green Growth Institute.
The second, with 7.2 million dollars, is the visible initiative: generations without violence, which will be implemented together with Profamilia to prevent gender violence against women and girls in Medellín, Cali, Uribia and Dibulla.
The advertisement package includes regional scope projects. Among them, integrated fire management and forest restoration in Colombia and Peru, With resources for 12 million dollars for the prevention of forest fires, ecological restoration and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.
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Actions will be promoted to prevent gender violence in Medellín, Cali, Uribia and Dibulla.
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Another of the initiatives is, with 5 million dollars aimed at strengthening the economic and commercial empowerment of small and medium -sized companies led by women in rural areas of Peru, Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador. The program will be executed by the Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) and will be attended by Procolombiawhich will support companies from the agri -food, handicraft and household decoration sectors.
Progress+ will have a regional reach in Colombia and Ecuador, with a total budget of 16.7 million dollars. The objective is to improve the climate resilience and economic well-being of agreempresaria women and young people in the Andean-Amazonian regionpromoting sustainable agricultural practices, access to adapted financial services and biodiversity.
“Canada is proud to work with its partners in Colombia to advance common priorities such as climate action, inclusive economic growth and democratic resilience. These investments contribute to empower women, indigenous communities and small businesses, while supporting regional stability and protecting vital ecosystems such as Amazon”Sarai said.
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Diana K. Rodríguez T.
Portfolio journalist
