The international context and development strategies in the agrifood sector.

In the framework of the International Seminar - Towards a New Generation of Public Policies for Agrifood Systems in the Americas. The presentation presents a quick look at Globalization during the period 1980- 2010. It also includes a description of the geopolitical changes and the growing economic fragmentation. The resurgence of industrial policies and their relevance to the Region. Along with some reflections on the Geopolitics of food and finally reflections on the region and its development strategies.