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The BioTrade Programme of Bolivia (Programa Nacional de Biocomercio Sostenible - PNBS) was launched in 2003 with the objective of stimulating the production and trade of biodiversity products and services following ecological, social and financial sustainability criteria. The latter aims to strengthen local economies related to biodiversity and to create linkages with national and international markets.

Since July 2005, the NGO Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza (FAN) is the coordinating agency for the programme. It interacts closely with Bolivia's Vice-Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Ongoing activities involve joint projects with CAN, CAF, GEF and UNCTAD.

The National BioTrade Programme in Bolivia has played an active role in the regional activities developed under the Andean BioTrade Programme, the Amazon BioTrade and BTFP. To date the PNBS focuses its efforts on the following sectors:

• Natural ingredients

• Fauna: Caiman

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For further information, please visit:

http://www.biocomerciobolivia.org.bo

 

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