Local food procurement as a potential development factor in Latin America and the Caribbean. Stage 2: Inclusive procurement

The study, the result of an agreement between WFP and ECLAC, assesses the economic impact of inclusive food purchases from small-scale agriculture (SA) in Guatemala and Honduras between 2013 and 2022. It highlights that these purchases represent only 25% of the volume and 27% of the value of WFP's local purchases, reflecting a significant gap. Inclusive purchases generate concrete benefits in employment, income and coverage, with a greater impact than local purchases, although they face challenges in their implementation due to legal, logistical and productive limitations. A progressive and sustainable approach is recommended, prioritizing the improvement of demand and the supply-demand nexus, with public-private partnerships and adaptive supply models. The study highlights the need for specific actions, such as demand planning, incentives in tenders and strengthening of logistical and business capacities, to maximize the benefits of inclusive purchases.