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Investing in the Future of Ecuador - Environmental Funds Tool Kit

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Work<strong>in</strong>g closely with <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Environment, we are now<br />

f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g approximately 20% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> total basic operat<strong>in</strong>g expenses<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> National System <strong>of</strong> Protected Areas. This is done <strong>in</strong><br />

a cost efficient, accountable way and susta<strong>in</strong>able over <strong>the</strong> long<br />

term.<br />

Fondo Ambiental Nacional is a strong and pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>in</strong>stitution<br />

with a clear strategy directly related to <strong>the</strong> environmental priorities<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Ecuador</strong>.<br />

The support and trust different donors have placed <strong>in</strong> this <strong>in</strong>itiative,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> substantial progress achieved, demonstrate that<br />

our operational model constitutes an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g opportunity for<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternational cooperation agencies and <strong>the</strong> private sector to <strong>in</strong>vest<br />

<strong>in</strong> biodiversity conservation and <strong>the</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able use <strong>of</strong> natural<br />

resources, which are essential for <strong>the</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ecuador</strong>.<br />

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