Bioamericas 800 Regional development & investment proposal
Bioamericas 800 Regional development & investment proposal Building a productive, resilient biological economy across Latin America and the Caribbean Proposed aggregate development envelope: up to US$800 billion Eight national programs: up to US$100 billion each First launch countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic Phase I participation: Venezuela, subject to transaction eligibility Expansion portfolio: Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, Costa Rica and Suriname Purpose of this proposal Establish a coordinated regional platform that combines agricultural production, nine biotechnology platforms, processing, water, energy, logistics and workforce development. The objective is to turn locally available resources into dependable food supplies, commercially viable enterprises and durable employment. Decision requested Approve development of the platform in principle; authorize country-level feasibility and negotiations; establish independent governance; and sponsor…
