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LATIN AMERICA
Colombia began flourishing after the end of a halfcentury of civil war, but the scars of the conflict can still be seen in persistent social distrust and a loss of productivity, particularly in rural areas and the agricultural sector. Working at the nexus of these issues, OEF is helping to improve lives and cement Colombia’s hard-won peace.
Our 2022 Impact
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1,304
FARC ex-combatants in program
1,000
Migrants in the program
344
4,365
Jobs created Total value of products sold
Campesinos in the program
Rural Economic Development, Social Cohesion, and Migration
Through its PASO program, OEF develops collaboration platforms employing its theory of Network Coordination—a structured approach to coordination and peacebuilding that maximizes individual contributions to a shared goal. PASO connects national and international institutional expertise, capital, and markets with the local insight and knowledge of campesinos (peasant communities), victims of violence, ex-combatants, farmers, migrants, and others to work together on building social cohesion and economic development.
In 2022, cooperatives and compesinos sold more than $1 million worth of agricultural goods, such as coffee, cacao, and honey, and access to credit has fostered self-reliance and long-term sustainability. Additionally, three strategic partnerships cemented during the year have fostered innovation and expanded PASO’s reach. With a focus on value chain improvement, the Inter-American Development Bank established a cacao purchase fund and a digitized mechanism that tracks storage logistics with local associations. The International Organization for Migration helped PASO expand its presence in 40 territories in an initiative that also opened up new lines of communications with the Colombian government and international donors. Finally, the World Food Program is assisting PASO by building food security, nutrition, and social cohesion.
Partnerships in Latin America
Established a $30,000 cacao purchase fund
Assisted program expansion to 40 territories Supported food security and social cohesion
