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We promote cooperation, the sustainable development of the Amazon Region and the well-being of its inhabitants with the aim of reducing existing the asymmetries among the Member Countries as well as within the countries.
- We promote the implementation of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACT) and the objectives and actions defined in the Amazonian Strategic Cooperation Agenda (ASCA).
- We promote a common strategic vision and articulated actions for the sustainable and harmonious development of the Amazon Region.
- We facilitate the exchange and cooperation among Member Countries promoting sustainable development of the Amazon Region in order to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.
- We promote the strengthening of the rights of indigenous peoples, local communities and other tribal communities, and the empowerment of women in the Amazon Region.
- We promote knowledge management to achieve sustainable development in the Amazon Region.
We consolidate ACTO cooperation and coordination with other organizations and entities, on strategic topics for the Amazon. - We strengthen regional information monitoring processes, the exchange of initiatives and good practices, promoting mechanisms and instruments to achieve sustainable development of the Amazon Region.
- We promote the effective management of information, knowledge and innovation on key issues to improve decision-making in the Amazon Region.
- We propose and implement regional actions and measures inherent to ACTO’s mission and the priorities of the Member Countries.
We execute and coordinate strategic regional activities, programs, and projects in accordance with the mandates of the Member Countries. - We promote technical cooperation and capacity building in the Member Countries based on their requirements.
- We promote the visibility of the region in the framework of global agreements.
- We channel resources from international cooperation to the Amazon region.
- We promote the execution of strategic agreements with other regional and international entities to strengthen sustainable development in the Amazon Region.
News
Ambassador of Japan receive the secretary general of ACTO
Brasilia, April 11, 2019.- The last day April 10, the Ambassador of Japan in Brazil, Akira Yamada, received the secretary general of ACTO,...
The Representative of Dutch organization HIVOS meet with ACTO director
Brasilia, April 03, 2019.- The Dutch organization program manager HIVOS, Carolina Zambrano, held on April 2, a meeting with the ACTO...
New opportunities for joint work is the purpose of a meeting between the ACTO and the French Development Agency
Brasilia, March 19, 2019 .- The Secretary General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, meted in the last day, march 15, with the Director of the...
Alexandra Moreira meets with Dutches diplomats
Brasilia, March 14, 2019.-Expand the cooperation between the ACTO and the Dutch government, as well the possibility for the development of...
The Secretary General meted with Spanish Ambassador
Brasilia, March 11, 2019.-The last day March 8, the Secretary General of ACTO, Alexandra Moreira, realized the courtesy visit to the...
The joint cooperation with Germany was subject of meeting
Brasilia, March 08, 2019.- In order to expand and strengthen the German cooperation which presently the ACTO sustain for the Amazon...