Development priorities from donors and implementing partners have not always aligned with the priorities of Indigenous peoples. By adapting our approaches and promoting meaningful partnerships, we can achieve sustainable development that meets the needs of these communities.
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In partnership with Unbounded Associates, we developed a set of resources to help international development organizations design inclusive, green programming and prepare young people for the transitioning workforce.
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Fernando Calado is a migration and human rights expert with over 20 years of experience managing complex donor programs and over 15 years of implementation in Colombia. A three-time Chief of Party for USAID-funded programs, he…
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Mauricio Lopez is a project leader with more than 25 years of experience promoting economic and financial access to vulnerable populations in Colombia, including 14 years supporting USAID activities that focused on vulnerable populations, including migrants,…
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Sergio Barraza is a private sector development specialist with more than 12 years of experience designing and implementing projects that promote the economic integration of vulnerable communities and developing sustainable value chains in urban and rural…
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USAID Colombia Rural Finance Initiative's work with rural Colombian client Davivienda, offering agricultural credit.
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USAID Colombia Rural Finance Initiative's work with rural Colombian clients through the Microempresas de Colombia digital credit.
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USAID Colombia Rural Finance Initiative's work with Venezuelan migrant clients - working with MOVii digital application.
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Overview of the USAID Colombia Rural Finance Initiative.
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The USAID Colombia Rural Finance Initiative ended in May 2022. Watch this video to learn more about the project's impact.
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USAID/Colombia designed the Venezuela Response and Integration (VRI) activity to work with the Colombian government, private sector, and migrant community to respond to these challenges and co-create the institutional, economic, and social architecture of inclusive prosperity.
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Innovation & Investment Senior Advisor Lauren Behr discusses the urgency for innovation and the difficulty of scaling it to respond to today’s challenges on this World Creativity & Innovation Day.
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