Contribute to the paradigm shift in agroecological production by facilitating local processes linked to the productive dynamics in the municipalities of Palos Blancos and Alto Beni in the department "

Farmers who depend on agriculture for a living in the Alto Beni region in Bolivia near the Amazon River Basin struggle with high rates of deforestation and soil erosion due to unsustainable agricultural practices and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. The IAF supports community-led approaches to building economic opportunities through sustainable agriculture.

Fundacin Ecotop (ECOTOP) promotes a community-based sustainable agroforestry systems model that diversifies crop production and promotes environmental resilience.

ECOTOP?s approach also builds the organizational capacity of producer associations and the leadership of its members and improves economic opportunities especially for women and young people.

The grant will also help producers engage with local and municipal governments to promote programs and policies that support local priorities. This grant is part of the IAF's broader COVID-19 response strategy.