National Irrigation Policy 2024-2033 Guatemala

The main objective of the National Irrigation Policy 2024-2033 of Guatemala is to expand and improve irrigation infrastructure to increase food availability and generate income in rural areas, thus promoting economic development and stability in agricultural communities. This policy seeks to establish more efficient and sustainable water management, crucial for the growth of agricultural productivity in the face of population growth and climate variability. Likewise, it aims to reduce vulnerability to crop losses and stabilize food prices both locally and nationally. The policy guidelines include strengthening institutional capacity for irrigation management, investing in irrigation infrastructure, and promoting technologies that allow for more efficient use of water. Additionally, the policy focuses on ensuring that irrigation investments are made in a way that maximizes benefits for small and medium-sized agricultural producers, and on ensuring that irrigation contributes to environmental sustainability and rural economic development.