Strengthening Local Institutions for Sustainable Development

Strong local institutions are essential to creating the conditions for sustainable territorial development. Prodeco continues to support municipal administrations in strengthening their technical and institutional capabilities, contributing to more efficient, coordinated and development-oriented public management.

This work builds on a broader commitment to strengthening institutional and community capacities in the municipalities where Prodeco operates, promoting more effective public management, improved access to institutional services and stronger relationships between local institutions and communities. By equipping public officials and community members with practical tools and knowledge, these efforts contribute to more resilient and participatory territories.

During 2025, training and advisory processes reached 313 public officials from the municipal administrations of La Jagua de Ibirico, Becerril and El Paso. The training responds to local needs and includes topics such as project formulation and management, access to resources from Colombia’s General Royalties System, institutional planning, and tools for local development management.

The program also provides training in Colombia’s government platforms for public investment and public procurement, as well as in citizen service and public management, strengthening practical tools for municipal officials. With Prodeco’s support, 128 community participants took part in workshops on these government platforms, while 134 received training in humanized citizen service and 51 in ethnic development project management.

By strengthening public-sector capabilities, Prodeco contributes to local institutions that are better equipped to plan, manage resources, improve citizen services and respond to the development needs of their territories. These efforts support stronger institutional capacity and contribute to building more resilient, participatory and cohesive communities.