The Loreto region faces significant challenges in infrastructure, health, education, and economic competitiveness, ranking 25th out of 25 in the 2023 Regional Competitiveness Index (INCORE). However, its natural wealth presents enormous opportunities to promote bio-businesses, such as the value chains of aguaje, camu camu, chambira, and melipona honey, which have high potential to boost the economy, create jobs, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
With a sustainability-focused vision, bio-businesses in Loreto offer an innovative solution to combat deforestation, conserve biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of communities. When managed responsibly, these ventures become essential tools for building low-emission rural development and ensuring vital ecosystem services.
These assessments provide a detailed analysis of the opportunities and challenges within these value chains, highlighting their transformative potential for Loreto. Discover how bio-businesses can be the cornerstone of a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable future for the region.
