Popular Economy Was Protagonist in Ecoovida and ICARRD+20, in Cartagena
Cartagena de Indias became the epicenter of discussions on popular and solidarity economy for a week following the International Meeting of Economies for Life (Ecoovida 2026) and the Second International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, ICARRD+20, held from February 21 to 28 with the participation of delegations from over 100 countries.
TL;DR
- Cartagena hosted Ecoovida 2026 and ICARRD+20, attracting delegations from over 100 countries to discuss popular and solidarity economy.
- The events showcased local economic initiatives, including the Bazurto Market and the Solidarity Supply Points (PAS) project.
- A historic agreement was signed with RIPESS to connect Colombian associations with global solidarity economy networks.
- The initiative aims to reduce dependency on subsidies by providing tools for economic independence and social mobility.
- President Petro's administration is investing in Haiti's agro-food processes, learning from international experiences discussed at ICARRD+20.