Current and Potential Contribution of the Colombian Ministry of Defense to the National River Master Plan and the Accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals through COTECMAR

Edwin Giovanny Paipa Sanabria,Henry Murcia Fernández

doi:10.25043/19098642.203

Abstract

This article aims to present the current and potential contributions made by the Ministry of National Defense through the Corporation of Science and Technology for the Development of the Naval Maritime and River Industry - COTECMAR - and the National Navy to the River Master Plan and to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Objectives defined in the United Nations Agenda 2030. To this end, the contributions that have been generated so far are explored, such as the case of the river piers, the pilot project for the River Information System (RIS) and the integration of the Small Vessels Committee that is essential for the operation of a future National Port Agency. Likewise, potential solutions that can operate to meet regional needs in health, education, transport, tourism, etc. are highlighted. Finally, the opportunity to integrate the ODS, the development plans and the River Master Plan in the structuring of interregional project portfolios focused on closing social gaps in Colombia is foreseen.

Highlights

Introduction e Ministry of National Defense, based on its Strategic Plan for the Defense and Security Sector 2016-2018,1 is in a process of adaptation to the country's needs in the post-conflict period. is tool has been built under the guidelines of the National Development Plan (PND) 2014-2018 "All for a new country". is is2 based on the development of three pillars: Peace, Equity and Education, as well as six cross-cutting themes: 1) Competitiveness and strategic infrastructure, 2) Social mobility, 3) Transformation of the countryside, 4) Good governance, 5) Green growth and 6) Security
Inking about the structuring of strategic programs to close the gaps - country, it is important to consider that the mentioned National Development Plan (2014 - 2018) became a pioneer by framing its goals within what was agreed before the United Nations with the signing of the Agenda 20303 where the bases and purposes of the Sustainable Development Goals are mentioned
In this way, considering the previous historical reference, all the ministerial institutions in Colombia have adopted the bases proposed in the SDG (United Nations, 2017) and the NDP to contribute to closing the country's gaps. us, the National Ministry of Defense and its military industries, including COTECMAR, have been making significant efforts in this regard

Summary

Introduction

Introduction e Ministry of NationalDefense, based on its Strategic Plan for the Defense and Security Sector 2016-2018,1 is in a process of adaptation to the country's needs in the post-conflict period. is tool has been built under the guidelines of the National Development Plan (PND) 2014-2018 "All for a new country". is is2 based on the development of three pillars: Peace, Equity and Education, as well as six cross-cutting themes: 1) Competitiveness and strategic infrastructure, 2) Social mobility, 3) Transformation of the countryside, 4) Good governance, 5) Green growth and 6) Security.

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