Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
11.3% of Guyana's GDP came from agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2023, compared with an average of 12.6% for Latin America and the Caribbean.
More than 50% of Guyana's Region 5 is exposed to flood risk, including 29% of its populated and agricultural land.
Between 3.0 and 3.49 million people are expected to face Crisis, IPC Phase 3, or Emergency, IPC Phase 4, outcomes in Haiti between June 2026 and January 2027. The number of people in need is expected to peak in November before the winter harvests due to persistent violence, population displacement, high food prices and below-average incomes.
351 initiatives (51.1%) receive financial support from subnational public sources in the dataset of 687 Productive Articulation Initiatives (PAI) across 18 countries (2023–2025) (ECLAC, 2025).
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).
