This policy is based on the concept of sustainable development (SD) and covers its social and environmental dimensions. In that context, it applies both to the internal activities required for the functioning of all the IICA offices and units in the Americas and Spain, as well as for managing the technical cooperation provided to its Member States, whether financed with its own resources or with external contributions. The policy is also applicable to the Institute’s procurement processes for resources and inputs, activities, products or deliverables, technical cooperation programs and projects and the management of the Institute’s buildings and facilities.