Adding value in the timber forestry value chain to reduce deforestation in the Department of Guaviare, Colombia (IADB-CO-T1855)

Countries
  • Colombia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Department of Guaviare
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Financial Institutions
  • Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
U
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Borrower
Government of Colombia
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Sectors
  • Climate and Environment
  • Technical Cooperation
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Investment Type(s)
Advisory Services
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 1.48 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 1.48 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
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Original disclosure @ IADB website

Updated in EWS Sep 27, 2026

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Project Description
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According to the IADB, the purpose of this operation is to reduce deforestation and forest degradation in Guaviare by establishing a viable, locally driven forest-based economic model based on timber, which assigns real economic value to standing forests. By strengthening Sustainable Forest Management through empowered local organizations, improved market access, increased value-added processing, and demand-oriented value chains, the proposal aims to shift control and benefits from intermediaries to local communities. In doing so, it seeks to integrate forests into regional development planning as a competitive and sustainable economic asset, enhancing livelihoods, reinforcing governance, and positioning the forest economy as a cornerstone of Guaviare's long-term territorial competitiveness and development.

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