Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
USD 42.9 billion entered LAC as short-term capital in 2023 (OECD, 2024).
The global spending gap in food systems is 328 billion USD annually (OECD, 2024).
The gaps in food systems in Central America and the Caribbean are between 23,000 and 2,000 million USD (OECD, 2024).
Central America and the Caribbean should contribute 7% of the necessary spending to cover their gaps in food systems (OECD, 2024).
The annual gap in ALC19 for food systems is 98 billion USD (OECD, 2024).
Five economies —Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Colombia— showed differentiated dynamics in inflation normalization (OECD, 2024).
2023 marked the beginning of clear declines in inflation in most LAC countries (OECD, 2024).
An estimated $265 billion USD per year was needed between 2016 and 2030 to eradicate hunger (OECD, 2024).
Four countries —Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru— tightened their monetary policy earlier than advanced economies (OECD, 2024).
A 6.4% increase in spending would be needed to close the regional gap (OECD, 2024).
