Bolivia: The Integration of indigenous Andean producers into new national and international value chains

Poor producers in Bolivia generate 83% of all employment, but only 25% of GDP. This popular economy includes some successful experiences in the areas of fair trade, organic farming and related practices. These experiences can be replicated through collaboration between private and public actors in order to promote technological innovation, add value and support social and gender inclusion and wider market access.

The Joint Programme's goal is to accelerate these processes in the Altiplano, the country's poorest region, as the best option for income generation and the provision of decent employment during the global crisis, as it represents a dynamic sector of indigenous producers linked to national and global value chains where demand is mostly inelastic.

The programme focuses on strengthening national capacities in public policy formulation and programme management for regional productive development; encouraging coordination between high value-adding initiatives and certification, technology and trade services; promoting innovative financial mechanisms to facilitate access to new domestic and foreign markets, as well as channeling surpluses towards production diversification.