Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
15 private seed companies are testing and developing iron pearl millet varieties for seed sales in India (Bouis & Saltzman, 2017).
40% of agricultural researchers in LAC are over 50 or 60 years old (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
20,600 agricultural researchers were hired in LAC in 2012/2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
1% of GDP was the minimum target for investment in agricultural R&D for international organizations in 2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
USD$5.1 billion was invested in agricultural R&D in 2013 in LAC (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
55% of agricultural researchers in LAC were employed by government entities between 2012/2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
83% of agricultural R&D was financed by national governments in LAC in 2006 (ASTI, 2009).
50% of the differences in income and growth observed in Latin America correspond to differences in total factor productivity, attributed to technological progress and innovation (Umaña, 2009).
90% of global research and development activity is carried out in rich countries, evidencing an international pattern of inequality and disadvantage that limits the innovation capabilities of developing countries (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).
