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The Ley 70 de 1993 is a Colombian law that aims to promote the development of the country's agricultural sector.
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Abstract
The law establishes the framework for agricultural development, focusing on the creation of a more competitive and productive agricultural sector. It sets out the principles and objectives for agricultural development, including the promotion of sustainable agriculture practices, the improvement of agricultural infrastructure, and the enhancement of farmers' access to markets and credit markets. The law also establishes the Agricultural Development Fund, which is responsible for providing financial support to farmers and agricultural projects. The fund is designed to promote the development of agricultural production, processing, and marketing, and to improve the competitiveness of Colombian agricultural products in the domestic and international markets. The law also sets out the rules and procedures for the management of the fund, including the allocation of resources and the evaluation of projects. The Ley 70 de 1993 also establishes the National Agricultural Development Corporation, which is responsible for implementing the agricultural development policies and programs established by the government. The corporation is responsible for providing technical assistance to farmers, promoting the adoption of new technologies and sustainable agricultural practices, and improving the infrastructure of the agricultural sector. The law also sets out the rules and procedures for the creation of agricultural development projects, including the requirements for project proposals, the evaluation and selection of projects, and the allocation of resources. The law also establishes the criteria for the implementation of projects, including the promotion of sustainable agriculture practices, the improvement of agricultural infrastructure, and the enhancement of farmers' access to markets and credit markets. The Ley 70 de 1993 has been instrumental in promoting the development of the agricultural sector in Colombia, and has contributed to the improvement of food security and the reduction of poverty in rural areas. The law has also helped to promote the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, and has improved the competitiveness of Colombian agricultural products in the domestic and international markets.
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