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The IV Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor was held in Iquique

Thursday November 23rd, 2023

IQUIQUE (TARAPACÁ-CHILE) – The IV Integration Forum of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor (CBC) was successfully held in the city of Iquique, Chile, from November 27 to 28. The Governors and representatives present highlighted the establishment of the Sustainability Commission and the Citizen Participation Commission, with a Gender and Indigenous Peoples Perspective, as a strategic and social advancement in the development of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor.

Presided over by José Miguel Carvajal Gallardo, Regional Governor of Tarapacá, the governors and representatives of the subnational states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor from their territories as a catalyst for regional integration, promoting sustainable development and connectivity among the participating states, and as an opportunity to improve the quality of life for their inhabitants.

Throughout the event, the initiative by the IDB, developed in Salta, Antofagasta, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Boquerón, was commended. Consultations were held with the IDB representatives Leonardo Diniz and the head of the Master Plan, Alejandra Rald, on a plan of action that includes strengthening governmental management and infrastructure, both physical and digital. Furthermore, the importance of the private sector in the development of the Corridor was recognized, and previous work with private actors was highlighted, paving the way for future collaborations.

Creation of the Executive Committee

The seven regional governments present agreed to create an “Executive Committee,” for which they designated one professional from each Subnational State, with the objective that this committee generates the dynamism of the Corridor, develops analysis and proposals to continue advancing the institutionalization of the meetings of the Regional Governors of the Subnational States, and coordinates the technical work of the various commissions.

During the event, the various working commissions met individually, which were:

• Citizen Participation with a gender and indigenous peoples focus
• Tourism Commission
• Sustainability Commission
• Academic Commission
• Public Works, Logistics, and Transportation Commission
• Trade and Border Procedures Commission
• Municipalities Commission

As a conclusion of the IV Forum, the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor is established as a pillar of cooperation and development, reinforcing the commitment to improve infrastructure, governance, and integration among the nations. This Forum marks a significant step in regional integration, laying the foundations for lasting collaboration and a common vision of growth and progress.

The V Forum is scheduled for the first half of 2024 in Alto Paraguay and Boquerón, Paraguay.