South America Bolivia
Code:
2024-23
Partner Institution:
Agricultural Chamber of the East (Cámara Agropecuaria del Oriente)
Description:
The Cámara Agropecuaria del Oriente (CAO) is the leading umbrella organization representing the main agricultural producer associations in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, covering large, medium, and small producers across diverse agro-industrial value chains. As a key sectoral reference in Eastern Bolivia, the CAO combines technical and institutional expertise with a strong role in connecting cooperatives, universities, training centers, and international organizations. Through its Agricultural Training Center (CFA), the CAO provides specialized, relevant technical training aimed at improving productivity, sustainability, and employability for producers, rural workers, and young people interested in agriculture. With the support of experts from Spain and France mobilised by SOCIEUX+, the CAO is developing a sectoral competency certification model. This system strengthens skills in the agricultural workforce, provides micro-credentials, and establishes a legitimate, replicable framework for future integration with Bolivia’s national vocational training system.