Community Development and Licit Opportunities (CDLO) Activity Quarterly Report: April 2018 – June 2018

The report presents progress against the CDLO's Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2018, as outlined in USAID Contract No. AID-514-H-17-00002. CDLO's central office in Bogota is fully staffed, and its four regional offices are operational. The CDLO regional teams have developed and submitted 16 activity fichas, which have received USAID approval for implementation in identified regional corridors of focus. Additionally, 26 new activities will be presented at the next quarter's Espacios Territoriales de Evaluación (ETEs) scheduled for early July. During the quarter, 59 Annual Program Statement (APS) applications passed an initial filter, with 11 progressing to the next technical evaluation stage. Two complete APS contracts were in the final stage of approval, totaling $1,578,768. The CDLO program has required constant adjustment and fine-tuning as it gains traction in the field and increases interaction with local governments, territorial stakeholders, and Local Solution Partners (LSPs). The report highlights the emergency situation at the Hidroituango dam in the Department of Antioquia, which resulted in a near breach and potential collapse of the structure. This incident significantly impacted CDLO operations in the Bajo Cauca municipalities of Tarazá, Valdivia, and Cáceres, delaying the implementation of infrastructural activities related to Plan Antioquia. As a result, the regional team redirected programming efforts to the department of Córdoba, specifically the municipalities of Tierralta, Montelíbano, and Puerto Libertador. The CDLO Activity has made steady progress towards achieving AWP objectives for the period. The regional teams have developed and submitted activity fichas, and new activities will be presented at the next quarter's ETEs. The program has required adjustments and fine-tuning as it gains traction in the field and increases interaction with local stakeholders. The report also highlights the importance of collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including local governments, territorial stakeholders, and LSPs. The CDLO program has made significant progress in this area, with the regional teams working closely with senior technical staff in Bogota to develop and submit activity fichas. The CDLO Activity has also made progress in implementing its Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2018. The program has developed and submitted 16 activity fichas, which have received USAID approval for implementation in identified regional corridors of focus. Additionally, 26 new activities will be presented at the next quarter's ETEs. The report concludes by highlighting the importance of continued collaboration and adjustment as the CDLO program continues to gain traction in the field. The program has made significant progress in the first year of its start-up phase, and it is expected to continue to make progress in the coming quarters. The CDLO Activity has a strong focus on community development and licit opportunities. The program is working to support the development of local communities and promote licit economic opportunities. The program is also working to support the implementation of the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and the Consolidated Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative (CELI). The CDLO Activity has a number of key partners, including the Government of Colombia (GOC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), and the Popular Liberation Army (EPL). The program is also working with a number of local organizations, including Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Local Solution Partners (LSPs). The CDLO Activity has a number of key indicators, including the number of activity fichas submitted and approved, the number of APS applications passed, and the number of contracts awarded. The program is also tracking progress against its Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2018. The CDLO Activity has a strong focus on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). The program is working to establish a robust MEL system that will allow it to track progress and make adjustments as needed. The program is also working to establish a number of key performance indicators (KPIs) that will allow it to measure progress against its objectives. The CDLO Activity has a number of key challenges, including the need to adjust and fine-tune its operations as it gains traction in the field. The program is also working to address the emergency situation at the Hidroituango dam and to redirect programming efforts to the department of Córdoba. The CDLO Activity has a strong focus on gender and vulnerable populations. The program is working to ensure that its activities are inclusive and equitable, and that they benefit all members of the community. The program is also working to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including women, children, and people with disabilities. The CDLO Activity has a number of key recommendations, including the need to continue to adjust and fine-tune its operations as it gains traction in the field. The program is also recommended to continue to work with local