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Good practices of initiative:
Implementation of Sustainable Agroforestry Systems on Coffee Farms to Close the Agricultural Frontier
Relevance
It measures the alignment of the initiative with existing policy frameworks in the country. In addition, the scalability of the initiative to other realities and geographies is valued.
| Marco | Description | Ambit | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee, Forest and Climate Agreement – Colombia | Agreement of wills between public and private stakeholders in the coffee value chain for action against climate change and forest conservation. Signed by the Colombian National Government, the National Federation of Coffee Growers, exporters, global companies, and international civil society organizations. | National | Colombia | Link |
| National Development Plan 2022–2026 “Colombia, World Power of Life” | The guiding document for Colombian public policy establishes the government's roadmap to make the country a leader in the protection of life. It includes five main transformations: territorial planning around water, human security and social justice, the human right to food, productive transformation and internationalization with climate action, and regional convergence. It prioritizes agroforestry systems as a sustainable development strategy. | National | Colombia | Link |
| TFA 2020 Colombia Alliance: Objectives and Action Lines for Deforestation-Free Agricultural Supply Chains | Public-private initiative to implement sustainable agroforestry systems on coffee farms that contribute to closing the agricultural frontier, reducing deforestation, and generating income for small rural producers through the establishment of biological corridors and sustainable production practices. | National | Colombia | Link |
Eficacy
This measures how well the objectives and goals set out in the initiative were fulfilled, as well as the extent to which the results achieved are attributable to the actions implemented by the initiative.
| Indicator | Description | Indicator Type | Measure Unit | Base date | Base | Goal | Measure Date | Measure | Compliance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hectares under established sustainable production systems | Results | Hectares (ha) | 29-08-2023 | 0 | 2,000 hectáreas de sistemas agroforestales establecidas | 01-01-1970 | En curso | Link |
Sustentaibility
It measures the installed capacities or actions identified to maintain or improve the results of the policy initiative.
| Indicator | Description | Indicator Type | Measure Unit | Base date | Base | Goal | Measure Date | Measure | Compliance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small grants for community organizations | Local fund for strengthening the capacities of community-based organizations that represent vulnerable populations. | Sustainability | Number of grants awarded | 2023-08-29 | 0 subvenciones | 6 subvenciones implementadas | 6 subvenciones en ejecución (proyectada) | In the process of implementation | Link |
Learned lessons
Gained knowledge from implementing, evaluating, and managing a policy intervention, including why it was or was not effective and how it could be improved in the future.
| Lesson | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Importance of providing equipment to improve coffee processing. | The provision of technical equipment is essential to reducing environmental impacts in processing. The project incorporated this lesson by allocating US$203,000 to equip 190 producers to use water efficiently. | Link |
| Formalization of trade agreements. | Economic sustainability requires guaranteed access to differentiated markets. A trade specialist was hired to establish trade agreements and conduct business rounds. | Link |
| Carrying out exchanges of experiences in association and business management. | Knowledge transfer among producers is key to success. Group methodologies, field schools, and technical tours were implemented to facilitate this exchange. | Link |
| Territorial and participatory approach. | Participatory selection of production centers based on environmental, economic, and social criteria. Coordination with departmental associations, rural communities, and local authorities. | Link |
| Integration of gender approach. | The specific inclusion of women and youth is essential for sustainability. A gender specialist was assigned, and a minimum of 25% female participation was guaranteed. | Link |