Socio-economic development

Economic development and food security Rural development, trade and investment

This included the reporting of activities on strengthening state and financial institutions for reform, policy and credit provision; community training, technical assistance and investment in entrepreneurialism and productive projects (agriculture, cattle raising, clothing, traditional crafts, tourism, creative industries and so on), income generation, food security and commercialization and exporting of products. These activities were in line with the first point of the peace agreement on rural reform with a territorial focus, as well as inequality reduction between rural and urban areas, improving food production and security within Colombia and the world, and to improve investment, trade and competitiveness.

Environment and development

Climate change and green growth for populations in environmentally sensitive areas affected by poverty and the armed conflict

This included activities on strengthening environmental law enforcement, ecotourism, sustainable use of biodiversity, conservation, forestry governance, conservation and reforestation; protection of vulnerable ecosystems, management of water resources, sustainable development projects, monitoring of CO2 at community level, climate-change adaptation and resilience, and scientific exploration of biodiverse areas that were previously inaccessible due to the armed conflict.

Social fabric

Coexistence, reconciliation, recognition, empowering and social inclusion of vulnerable groups (Indigenous, children and young people, people with disabilities, LGBT communities) and gender equality

Activities included support for projects in education inclusion and improvement, sports, women's recognition and empowerment, protection of vulnerable children, reconciliation, dialogue and culture of peace, leadership training, peace pedagogy, participation and local democracy.

Media and communications

The role of media and communication for development and peace

This included activities that supported socialization of community projects at national level, media competition and awards, financial support for community media, training of journalists and community-media personnel, calls for state protection of media personnel against violence, support for the role of media and journalism in the promotion of gender equality and financial assistance for ethnic communication collectives.

Governance

Infrastructure and social services

Provision of infrastructure and public goods and services

These included roads, water, electricity, energy, housing, sanitation, recreational spaces, communications and connectivity, as well as productive infrastructure for the generation and strengthening of markets. The provision of social services encompassed nutritional services, medical facilities, health, education and schools.