Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible: Strengthening agricultural production and climate resilience through policy and technology

After deepening key issues to implement this transformative project, a roadmap was initiated on the articulation of MADR policies with different research processes, which will allow the implementation of new technologies to strengthen the country’s production systems. To this end, the presence of the MADR’s Director of Innovation, Technological Development and Health Protection, Clarita Bustamente, was essential to strengthen collaboration between institutions and ensure that the Ministry’s policies are integrated with the research and developments of the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT.

On the other hand, in order to maximise the impact of agroecology policies, bio-inputs and promotions, aligning the project with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the following participants also attended the workshops: Jonathan Arévalo, representative of the Directorate of Technical Assistance of the Rural Development agency; David Vásquez, representative of the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the MADR, Jerónimo Pulido, representative of the Area of Technological Development and Sanitary Protection of the MADR, and Nelson Lozano, Coordinator of Sustainability and Climate Change, all members of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Colombia.