Territories Between Fractures and Opportunities

"People are the real wealth of a nation" (UNDP, 1990). The great wealth of Colombia lies in the diversity of its people, cultures and extraordinary biodiverse ecosystems. It has both Atlantic and Pacific coastlines and is home to the Chocó Biogeographical Region, rivers, tributaries and wetlands, biological corridors such as the jaguar corridor, the Amazon, and many other contrasting features, which make this country a literary inspiration.

The country has seen economic, social, political and environmental achievements and progress throughout the twenty-first century. However, significant inequalities have also persisted through the generations, hindering communities and whole regions from accessing the benefits of human development, limiting their ability to live a full life in dignity and freedom.