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In the Chiquitania area, deforestation is accelerating and the pressures on the forest are related to fires, expansion of the agricultural frontier, water shortages, cattle ranching, insufficient sources of livelihoods for the land-owning communities, and illegal activities of various kinds. In the Northern Amazon, where the forests are much better conserved, pressures are related to mining, timber exploitation, insufficient sources for sustainable livelihoods for the land-owning communities and many other illegal activities of various kinds. Despite the multiple pressures, the Amazon region is still conserved, and the challenge is to prevent massive deforestation. One of the strategies is to support the improvement of the livelihood sources for the rural population. The region has a great potential for forestry activities, such as sustainable logging and non-timber related activities, including the production of Amazonian almonds, asaí, cacao and copoazú, which are not only economically viable, but also, while being environmentally friendly, contribute socially to employment and food security.
Inclusive Markets wants to scale up and further its activities in:
Change Theory:
The project aims to transform agricultural, livestock and forestry systems in the Chiquitania and the Amazon region by promoting sustainable models of agroecological practices, efficient resource management and commercial ventures which are resilient to climate change. By fostering collaboration between indigenous communities, small producers, public institutions, NGOs and private companies, and emphasizing the traceability of value chains and the direct connection between supply and demand, the local economy and the environmental sustainability will be strengthened. At the same time, through access to services, technologies and training, as well as awareness-raising to reduce gender inequalities, priority will be given to the economic empowerment of women. This integrated approach aims to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations and promote local marketing and the export of organic eco-friendly products, generating positive impacts on economic, social and environmental conditions.
The project bases its activities on the Multidimensional Poverty Analysis (MDA) and Market Systems Development (MSD) approaches, in conjunction with a gender focus.
The objective of Inclusive Markets is to contribute to environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and sustainable economic development in Bolivia. The purpose is to contribute to: i) Promoting sustainable production models that allow the country to benefit from its natural resources in an ecologically sustainable manner and ii) Improving the livelihoods of the indigenous and peasant population.
Reducing the use of chemical inputs in agriculture is an important focus of the work, as is to gain access to improved markets for harvested products (forest fruits) and agricultural products.
Vulnerable men and women engaged in agriculture and livestock, agroforestry or other activities on small farms and/or groups of families in agri-food systems (with emphasis on women and youth).
The project has established strategic alliances with more than 30 key stakeholders in the Amazon, Chiquitania and Santa Cruz Valleys, spanning both the public and private sectors. These alliances include:
Co-implementers:
From 2024 to 2026, we expect to: