Bolivia Investment Plans and Opportunities

HiH Investment Forum 2025

The investment proposal developed by Bolivia is available to download and review in various languages below, including details on Investment opportunities.

Bolivia at the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum: Ancestral Wisdom, Biodiversity, and Strategic Investment for Sustainable Development

For the first time, the Plurinational State of Bolivia participates in the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, presenting three strategic investment cases aligned with national priorities and the vision of Living Well (Vivir Bien): wild cacao, Amazonian fruits, and domestic camelids. These sectors represent not only economic opportunities but also Bolivia's deep-rooted connection between biodiversity, ancestral knowledge, and sustainable development.

Bolivia is a country rich in natural resources and home to profound ancestral wisdom. Over 41% of its population identifies as Indigenous, and more than half of its territory is covered by forests. The worldview of its Indigenous Nations places life at the center and recognizes Mother Earth as the source and foundation of existence. This vision guides Bolivia’s political commitment to protect nature, ensure food sovereignty, and promote inclusive rural development.

The country’s strategic location, bordering five nations, and its leadership in exporting high-value niche products, such as wild cacao and Brazil nuts, position Bolivia as a gateway to emerging markets in Europe, North America, and Asia. National policies promote climate resilience, agroecology, and innovation rooted in cultural identity, creating an enabling environment for responsible and inclusive investment.

Bolivian native cacao is internationally recognized for its exceptional flavor and quality, having received gold and silver medals at the Cocoa of Excellence awards in 2021 and silver medals in 2023. It holds significant growth potential in premium markets, both as raw beans and in value-added products.

In the Amazon region, Bolivia is the world’s leading exporter of Brazil nuts and is gaining global attention for açaí, a fruit that, due to its high nutritional value, has grown in demand across international markets. These products offer sustainable income opportunities for Indigenous and local communities and contribute to the protection of forest ecosystems. Bolivia is the main global exporter of Brazil nuts, and the untapped potential in its production could boost the current global demand. A similar situation occurs with açaí, which over the past decade has become increasingly sought after in various international markets due to its nutritional characteristics. This represents a significant opportunity for the economic development of families involved in the sector and for the sustainability of the region. In line with this vision, Bolivia has proposed to the FAO the declaration of an International Year of Amazonian Fruits, to raise awareness of their nutritional, ecological, and cultural value.

Regarding camelid production, Bolivia has made advances in livestock rearing, especially with llamas and alpacas. However, the country still faces challenges in processing, quality certification, and genetic improvement. While its fiber is exported worldwide, there is growing international demand for camelid meat, particularly from Asia and Europe, that remains unmet. Addressing this gap requires investments in industrialization and technical capacities, which could significantly improve the livelihoods of camelid herders, many of whom live in vulnerable conditions.

Through this partnership with FAO and under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, Bolivia reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism, the self-determination of peoples, and balance with Mother Earth. By investing in high-potential sectors such as cacao, Amazonian fruits, and camelids, Bolivia seeks to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and the sustainable management of natural resources, while promoting social justice and economic inclusion for Indigenous Peoples, small-scale producers, and rural families.