Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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).
398 initiatives (57.9%) receive financial support from national public sources in the dataset of 687 Productive Articulation Initiatives (PAI) across 18 countries (2023–2025) (ECLAC, 2025).
23 countries in LAC recorded positive year-on-year productivity changes in 2024, according to the report’s analysis (ECLAC, 2025).
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 14% increase in yields is obtained with in situ water retention techniques (CAF, 2025).
A 19% increase in yields is achieved through water harvesting applied to cereals (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 23% reduction in pesticides is achieved through farmer field schools (CAF, 2025).
40 CAF operations for agricultural prosperity were approved between 2010 and 2024 (CAF, 2025).
