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dc.titleSustainable value chains: opportunities and challenges of productive integration and decarbonization in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador
dc.contributor.authorBeverinotti, Javier
dc.contributor.authorGarcía, Pablo M.
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez Saldarriaga, Sebastián
dc.contributor.authorGrosman, Nicolas
dc.contributor.orgunitCountry Department Andean Group
dc.coverageColombia
dc.coverageEcuador
dc.coveragePeru
dc.coverageColombia
dc.coverageEcuador
dc.coveragePeru
dc.date.available2023-11-23T00:11:00
dc.date.issue2023-11-23T00:11:00
dc.description.abstractThe present document addresses the need to move towards sustainable value chains in the countries of the Andean Region, focusing on Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The region faces particular challenges, since a significant proportion of its emissions are linked to export activities, mainly agricultural products and fossil fuels. However, the global trend towards a decarbonized economy presents opportunities in terms of integration with global and regional value chains, with potential benefits in productivity, knowledge transfer, and job creation. The study identifies links and opportunities with high potential to strengthen regional integration and mitigate carbon emissions. In particular, opportunities in value chains of sectors such as fisheries, textile, plastics, rubber, and automotive are studied. In this regard, five strategic priorities are proposed for regional and international integration and another five to promote decarbonization, ranging from institutional strengthening to financing for the implementation of sustainable projects. Emphasis on capacity development underscores education and vocational training as key pillars for the region. Decarbonization involves not only reducing emissions but also rethinking production and consumption, prioritizing a circular economy model that includes practices such as recycling and reuse. To consolidate this opportunity, international cooperation is posited as crucial, facilitating access to advanced technologies and best practices. For this reason, bilateral, multilateral, and regional agreements can play a key role in promoting a common agenda. This report provides a roadmap, the execution of which will depend on well-formulated policies and the ability to advance a shared vision to build a more prosperous and sustainable future.
dc.format.extent132
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0005291
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Sustainable-value-chains-opportunities-and-challenges-of-productive-integration-and-decarbonization-in-Colombia-Peru-and-Ecuador.pdf
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/spanish/document/Cadenas-de-valor-sustentables-oportunidades-y-desafios-de-integracion-productiva-y-descarbonizacion-en-Colombia-Peru-y-Ecuador.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectValue Chain
dc.subjectExport
dc.subjectDecarbonization
dc.subjectFishery
dc.subjectPlastic Pollution
dc.subjectRegional Integration
dc.subjectGlobal Value Chain
dc.subjectCompetitiveness
dc.subjectClimate Change
dc.subjectIntegration and Trade
dc.subjectProductive Transformation
dc.subjectEnvironmental Economy
dc.subject.jelcodeF10 - Trade: General
dc.subject.jelcodeF14 - Empirical Studies of Trade
dc.subject.jelcodeF15 - Economic Integration
dc.subject.jelcodeF18 - Trade and Environment
dc.subject.jelcodeF63 - Economic Development
dc.subject.jelcodeQ01 - Sustainable Development
dc.subject.jelcodeQ54 - Climate • Natural Disasters and Their Management • Global Warming
dc.subject.keywordsColombia;Ecuador;Peru;regional value chains;global value chains;decarbonization;regionalintegration;climate change;sustainability policies;trade and environment;Andean Region
dc.typeMonographs
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-MG-01157
idb.operationRG-T3717
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