Agricultural Transition

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The project aims to strengthen the National Agricultural Science and Technology and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems by supporting the joint participation of both the public and private sectors, through the mechanism of production chains, thereby contributing to the competitiveness of Colombian agriculture and improving the accessibility of export-potential products to international markets. The project has the following components: (1) The aim of this Component is to support the provision of technology and innovation through the strengthening of agricultural production chain actors in the definition, co-financing and implementation of Research and Development (R&D), as well as the preparation of participatory and demand driven R&D agendas around certain production chains and the implementation and co-financing of these agendas through a Competitive Fund. (2) The aim of this component is to strengthen the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures System, enabling it to respond to the sanitary standards of international markets and thereby enhance the admissibility of agricultural products to these markets. (3) The aim of this component is to ensure proper project management and execution and will finance a Project Coordination Unit which will be attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD's) Technology Development and Sanitary Protection Directorate (DDTPS) and be responsible for the general management of the project.