ADELANTE 2 is the EU's LAC regional programme that aims at supporting the achievement the Agenda 2030 goals through triangular cooperation.
The ADELANTE Programme, first phase (2016-2020), supported 8 Triangular Cooperation projects in various thematic areas, in several countries, with all types of actors (more than 50 organisations from 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, in addition to several European institutions), with diverse forms of collaboration between them and with different intervention strategies. These projects have contributed significantly to the Region's sustainable development and have generated interesting and useful sectoral and cross-cutting learning and experience exchanges.
The EVALÚA project, co-financed by the European Union through the ADELANTE Programme, aimed to institutionalize public policy evaluation in Latin America and the Caribbean. By promoting informed and effective decision-making, the project contributed to building more equitable and sustainable societies. Through collaborative efforts among various governmental institutions, EVALÚA enhanced the capacities of public administrations to assess and improve policy interventions, ensuring they meet the needs of their populations.
The "Strengthening Restorative Justice" project, co-financed by the European Union through the ADELANTE Programme, aimed to promote alternative solutions to incarceration, fostering a more humane and equitable justice system that provides opportunities to vulnerable populations. By enhancing the application of restorative justice in criminal and juvenile systems across Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico, the initiative sought to reduce recidivism, facilitate social reintegration, and address the root causes of criminal behaviour. Through collaborative efforts among judicial institutions, the project emphasized knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the development of comprehensive public policies supporting restorative practices.
The "Red Calle – Developing Policies to Support the Homeless" project aimed to influence public authorities and sensitize civil society regarding the realities faced by homeless individuals. By fostering a more effective care policy, the initiative sought to improve the living conditions of homeless populations across participating Latin American countries. Through collaborative efforts among various national ministries and international organizations, the project emphasized knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the development of comprehensive public policies addressing homelessness.
The "Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Mesoamerica" (EDEM) project, co-financed by the European Union through the ADELANTE Programme, aimed to support entrepreneurs in developing and strengthening their business ideas and to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing their capacity for innovation. By facilitating the transfer of successful Colombian tools and methodologies to eight Mesoamerican countries, the initiative sought to foster economic growth, reduce inequalities, and eradicate poverty in the region. Through collaborative efforts among various chambers of commerce, governmental institutions, and regional organizations, the project emphasized knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the development of supportive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The DIALOGAS Triangular Cooperation Project, supported by the European Union through the ADELANTE Programme, fostered inclusive development in Latin America by promoting dialogue, collaboration, and the co-creation of solutions among governments and social actors. This project strengthened participatory governance and social cohesion by addressing structural inequalities, fostering innovation in public policies, and enhancing the capacities of key stakeholders.
SEDA project aimed to provide training, tools, and appropriate technology for sericulture to support women and vulnerable populations in developing a sustainable economic activity.
