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dc.titleAmazonia: A Journey Toward Prosperity and Resilience
dc.contributor.authorGalindo, Arturo
dc.contributor.authorGiles Álvarez, Laura
dc.contributor.authorRocha, Nadia Patrizia
dc.contributor.editorGalindo, Arturo
dc.contributor.editorGiles Álvarez, Laura
dc.contributor.editorRocha, Nadia Patrizia
dc.contributor.orgunitCountry Department Southern Cone
dc.contributor.orgunitCountry Department Andean Group
dc.coverageBrazil
dc.coverageBolivia
dc.coverageColombia
dc.coverageEcuador
dc.coveragePeru
dc.coverageVenezuela
dc.coverageSuriname
dc.coverageGuyana
dc.coverageAmazon Region
dc.date.available2025-11-10T00:11:00
dc.date.issue2025-10-24T00:10:00
dc.description.abstractAmazonia, covering 40% of South America, is a region of immense ecological, cultural, and economic importance. It harbors unparalleled biodiversity, vital freshwater reserves, and communities whose ancestral knowledge is key to its preservation. However, Amazonia is under increasing threat from environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic vulnerability challenges that risk pushing the region beyond a critical ecological tipping point. This publication presents a comprehensive analysis of Amazonia's current state, highlighting urgent challenges and transformative opportunities relating to economic development, livelihoods and conservation. At its core is Amazonia Forever, the IDBs flagship program designed to promote sustainable and inclusive development in the region. The program and this publication are built on five strategic pillars combating deforestation; bioeconomy and the creative economy; people; cities, connectivity and sustainable infrastructure; as well as sustainable low-carbon agriculture, livestock and forestry. The report emphasizes the need for institutional strengthening, coordinated financing, and regional cooperation. It also underscores the role of innovation and data in enhancing policy effectiveness. Importantly, it calls for global collaboration, recognizing that preserving Amazonia is a shared responsibility. Through diagnostics, evidence, and policy recommendations, this publication aims to guide collective action and inform a strategic vision for the region's future. It reaffirms the IDBs commitment to ensuring that Amazonia continues its journey towards prosperity and resilience.
dc.format.extent296
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013751
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Amazonia_ A_Journey_Toward_Prosperity_and_Resilience.pdf
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/spanish/document/AMAZONIA_UN_VIAJE_HACIA_LA_PROSPERIDAD.pdf
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/portuguese/document/Amazonia_POR_V6Compress.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectSocial Protection
dc.subjectInfrastructure Development
dc.subjectIndigenous People
dc.subjectBioeconomic
dc.subjectEnvironmental Economy
dc.subjectSustainable Growth
dc.subjectFinance
dc.subjectBiodiversity
dc.subjectInvestment
dc.subjectArtificial Intelligence
dc.subjectInnovation
dc.subjectSocial Development
dc.subjectEducational Institution
dc.subjectAccess to Finance
dc.subject.jelcodeQ57 - Ecological Economics: Ecosystem Services • Biodiversity Conservation • Bioeconomics • Industrial Ecology
dc.subject.jelcodeO13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products
dc.subject.jelcodeJ15 - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants • Non-labor Discrimination
dc.subject.jelcodeF35 - Foreign Aid
dc.subject.jelcodeF53 - International Agreements and Observance • International Organizations
dc.subject.jelcodeI20 - Education and Research Institutions: General
dc.subject.jelcodeN96 - Latin America • Caribbean
dc.subject.jelcodeO44 - Environment and Growth
dc.subject.jelcodeQ10 - Agriculture: General
dc.subject.jelcodeQ23 - Forestry
dc.subject.keywordsAmazonia;sustainable growth;Social Development;deforestation;bioeconomy;cities;Infrastructure;access to finance;diversity;Agriculture
dc.typeMonographs
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-MG-01299
idb.operationRG-T4571
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