Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The study analyzes local development in the Quevedo canton (Ecuador) based on the strengthening of its agricultural production chains, combining a review of scientific literature and a territorial diagnosis. It identifies the structural conditions, levels of association, and degree of commercial integration of the main crops (bananas, rice, cocoa, African palm, and tropical fruits) revealing an un...
2.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions have been possibly avoided thanks to the CONSERV project, which has protected some 21,000 hectares on 23 private properties (FAO, 2024).
A high proportion joined RENSPA and regularized their obligations, which enabled access to banking services. Access to credit increased by 47 percentage points.
US$ 41 million is the total program cost, partially financed by the IDB.
As a national pilot, PRODAF emphasized rigorous evaluation of productive and economic impacts.
US$41 million was the total cost of PRODAF between 2013 and 2019, partially financed by the IDB.
Treated farmers reported an average 18 % increase in net agricultural income compared to the control group, based on IPW estimates.
Tax regularization and RENSPA registration enabled banking access by providing formal documentation.
Smart subsidies should be framed within longer-term strategies for systematic and sustainable production improvements, beyond one-off inputs.
The study conducts a systematic review of the methods applied in prospective studies for strategic planning of agri-food chains in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2010 and 2021. It examines the most widely used methodologies (such as MACTOR, MICMAC, and Delphi), their contributions to decision-making, and the challenges that remain in institutionalizing regional foresight. It also highligh...
