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Decline in RIP agriculture in LAC
In 2023, the relative internal productivity of the Agriculture sector in Latin America and the Caribbean was 44 (with total productivity coefficient = 100), showing its lag compared to sectors with higher productivity, according to the sectoral graph... -
Agriculture vs. other sectors IAP
In the sectoral mapping of PAIs, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing accounts for 248 PAIs (34.8%), followed by manufacturing (188), tourism (70) and ICT (51); additionally, 32 PAIs in health are identified, according to the report (ECLAC, 202... -
Agricultural sector predominance in IAP
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing sector accounts for 248 productive articulation initiatives (PAI), representing 34.8% of the total, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
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Events
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Diálogo Regional Andino sobre experiencias en gestión y políticas de compras públicas de la Agricultura Familiar (ES)
Diálogo Virtual. Compras públicas de alimentos a la agricultura familiar. La experiencia brasileña con el MDS.
Diálogo virtual. Compras públicas a la agricultura familiar campesina. La experiencia brasileña con la CONAB
Evidences
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Decline in RIP agriculture in LAC
In 2023, the relative internal productivity of the Agriculture sector in Latin America and the Caribbean was 44 (with total productivity coefficient = 100), showing its lag compared to sectors with higher productivity, according to the sectoral graph of the report (ECLAC, 2025).
Agriculture vs. other sectors IAP
In the sectoral mapping of PAIs, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing accounts for 248 PAIs (34.8%), followed by manufacturing (188), tourism (70) and ICT (51); additionally, 32 PAIs in health are identified, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
Agricultural sector predominance in IAP
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing sector accounts for 248 productive articulation initiatives (PAI), representing 34.8% of the total, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
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Investments and Public Expenditure
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Platform for the Sustainability of Livestock Production in the Amazon Region
This regional technical cooperation seeks to facilitate the transition from conventional livestock practices to sustainable livestock management models in the Amazon biome, integrating biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration with economic, social, and environmental benefits. To do so, it will foster a regional platform of key stakeholders with nodes and networks that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange on sustainable livestock management in the Amazon. It will also compile and systematize existing evidence, identify information gaps, and document best practices, lessons learned, and indicators to measure progress in sustainability. Based on that knowledge, it will produce communication materials and organize dissemination events to support evidence-based decision-making and enable adoption of sustainable practices by regional actors. Finally, it will implement one demonstration farm as a successful production model to apply and showcase sustainable livestock practices and encourage replication or adaptation across other Amazon territories.
Scaling up technological innovations in family organic banana farming to reduce packaging losses and increase productivity by improving soil health – a test of continuous improvement and benchmarking for sustainable intensification
The project strengthens the competitiveness of family-based organic banana production in the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Ecuador by scaling technological innovations, promoting agronomic practices that reduce pest-related losses and improve soil health, and introducing the Ma$ Banano digital tool for farm management. It builds technical capacity and organizational strength in 12 small-producer associations, directly benefiting 2,400 family farmers involved in organic export markets.
ImpactCAF: Towards a resilient, sustainable, and regenerative agricultural sector
Institutional program of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) aimed at evaluating, highlighting, and strengthening the impact of its financing and technical cooperation operations in the agricultural sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative promotes a model of sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative agriculture, integrating climate resilience, technological innovation, efficient management of natural resources, and the inclusion of small producers in sustainable value chains.
Policy frameworks
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National Irrigation and Drainage Plan 2012–2027
The National Development Plan is organized around three central themes: 1) rights for all throughout life; 2) an economy at the service of society; and 3) more society, better government. Each of these pillars has its own objectives, which include definitions that, in one way or another and directly or indirectly, establish guidelines on irrigation, which were taken into account in the process of updating this Plan.
Climate-focused Water Resources Action Plan
It is a strategic instrument that strengthened water management in the face of the impacts of climate change and consolidated the country's progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, especially target 6.5 by 2030. The Plan was the result of a technical and participatory process led by the Vice Ministry of Water, with the support of the Undersecretariat for Climate Change and the coordination of key institutions such as INAMHI and ARCA.
Agricultural Public Policy 2024-2034
The 2024-2034 Agricultural Policy aims to revitalize and strengthen the agricultural sector by diversifying domestic and foreign markets, guaranteeing food sovereignty and security. It also seeks to improve agricultural productivity, promote rural well-being and development, and implement strategies for adapting to climate change. The policy prioritizes support for small and medium-sized producers by strengthening partnerships. It also provides for continuing education and ongoing technical assistance, promoting innovative processes. In addition, it highlights the importance of access to financial and insurance products for the sector.
Good practices
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Platform for the Sustainability of Livestock Production in the Amazon Region
This regional technical cooperation seeks to facilitate the transition from conventional livestock practices to sustainable livestock management models in the Amazon biome, integrating biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration with economic, social, and environmental benefits. To do so, it will foster a regional platform of key stakeholders with nodes and networks that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange on sustainable livestock management in the Amazon. It will also compile and systematize existing evidence, identify information gaps, and document best practices, lessons learned, and indicators to measure progress in sustainability. Based on that knowledge, it will produce communication materials and organize dissemination events to support evidence-based decision-making and enable adoption of sustainable practices by regional actors. Finally, it will implement one demonstration farm as a successful production model to apply and showcase sustainable livestock practices and encourage replication or adaptation across other Amazon territories.
ImpactCAF: Towards a resilient, sustainable, and regenerative agricultural sector
Institutional program of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) aimed at evaluating, highlighting, and strengthening the impact of its financing and technical cooperation operations in the agricultural sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative promotes a model of sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative agriculture, integrating climate resilience, technological innovation, efficient management of natural resources, and the inclusion of small producers in sustainable value chains.
Promotion of agro-industrial exports of prioritized products
As part of efforts to strengthen Andean agri-food trade, the promotion of exports is being encouraged through a comprehensive characterization of international markets, aimed at identifying trends, specific demands, and strategic opportunities for agricultural products from the Member Countries. This work includes the analysis of market access conditions, as well as the identification of logistical and regulatory barriers that hinder the competitiveness of value chains, particularly those linked to family farming. In addition, the export potential of prioritized products is being assessed, with a view to improving their actual prospects for entry into external markets through technical assistance, trade promotion, and regulatory alignment. These efforts are integrated into a regional strategy to promote international trade, focused on leveraging subregional synergies, generating added value, and positioning Andean agri-food products as sustainable, traceable, and high-quality.
Dialogue rooms
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