Regional Programme for Economic, Social & Political Empowerment with Cultural Identity

The overall goal of the programme is to improve the social, economic and political inclusion of the Afro-descendant populations, with a special emphasis on women (50 per cent) and youth (30 per cent) living in the programme’s target area.

The target group will be composed of the Afro-descendant populations of targeted territories in Colombia (50 per cent), Ecuador (25 per cent) and Peru (25 per cent), consisting of small farmers, community-based organizations and service providers, and experts in rural development and public and political advocacy.