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Global distribution of investment in agricultural

21/04/2025
51% of global investment in research and development corresponds to North America and Europe, while Asia represents 39%, leaving only the remaining 10% for other regions including Latin America, according to UNESCO data (2021) (Velásquez, A., 2025).
Cita 1% de la inversión global en investigación y desarrollo corresponde a América del Norte y Europa, mientras que Asia representa el 39%, dejando solo el 10% restante para otras regiones incluida América Latina, según datos de la UNESCO (2021) (Velásquez, A., 2025).
Fuente Velásquez, A. (2025). Estudios arqueológicos del aguacate en Mesoamérica. Editorial Académica.

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