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
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.