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This annotated bibliography aims to identify and summarize evidence of the outcomes of labor-focused programs or studies implemented in Colombia from 2011 to 2021, not funded through the United States Department of Labor (USDOL). These programs or studies focus on the five priority sectors identified in the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights (Labor Action Plan or LAP) to address serious labor concerns in the context of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CPTA).1 These priority sectors include (1) ports, (2) flowers, (3) mining, (4) sugar cane, and (5) palm oil.

On International Democracy Day, we're highlighting the importance of recognizing and overcoming the barriers women face to equal political and social participation in Colombia…

Women Who Cultivate Dreams on Valentine’s Day Are Full of Dreams and Hopes: For the Colombian flower sector, Valentines Day has represented one of the most important dates in which thousands of tons of flowers are exported and represent high income for the country...

A short film by a participant in the My-PEC program's photojournalism program.

Pre-situational Analysis of Women in the Cut Flower and Panela Value Chains: In order to comprehensively understand the conditions of women in each of the municipalities, the Project conducted a Pre-Situational Analysis to understand the socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional factors that influence the gender gap between men and women in these agricultural sectors. The main findings are presented below.

In order to comprehensively understand the conditions of women in each of the municipalities, the Project conducted a Pre-Situational Analysis to understand the socioeconomic, cultural, and institutional factors that influence the gender gap between men and women in these agricultural sectors. The main findings are presented below.