Colombia avanza en plataforma de subastas internacionales para ventas directas de productores rurales

US$24.000 millones de inversión inicial aprobados por el Fondo Kyrios para la plataforma de subastas. Foto: iStock

Colombia avanza en plataforma de subastas internacionales para ventas directas de productores rurales

TL;DR

  • Colombia is creating a digital platform for online auctions of agricultural products.
  • The project aims to allow farmers to negotiate directly with buyers, eliminating intermediaries.
  • It has received initial investment of US$24,000 million from Switzerland's Kyrios Fund.
  • The platform will feature virtual auctions in real-time for national and international buyers.
  • Key components include infrastructure development (ports, storage), connectivity, technical training, financial support, and international trade expansion.
  • The goal is to create a 360-degree economy where imported goods are traded for exported agricultural products.
  • Thirteen strategic ports, including five maritime and eight dry ports, will be built across Colombia.