The Coca plant: From illicit economies to peacebuilding opportunities in Colombia 🌿
Academics, government officials and social leaders from Colombia’s coca‑growing territories will provide an overview of the plant’s traditional significance, its transformation into an illicit commodity, the implications of drug policy, and social entrepreneurship using the plant as a pathway to peacebuilding. The event is part of the OxPeace series and is organised by Luisa Romero‑Munoz (Said Business School). A drinks reception sponsored by the Colombian Embassy follows the panel.
What to expect:
- 🌱 An overview of the coca plant’s traditional and cultural significance
- ⚖️ Discussion of illicit economies, drug‑policy implications and peacebuilding opportunities
- 🥂 A drinks reception sponsored by the Colombian Embassy