Latin America Needs New Policies for its Agribusiness Systems, Says Report
Latin America and the Caribbean require a new generation of public policies for their agro-food systems to transform them and integrate aspects of nutrition, health, and environmental sustainability, according to a report from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).
TL;DR
- Latin America and the Caribbean require a new generation of public policies for their agro-food systems.
- These policies must integrate nutrition, health, and environmental sustainability.
- The region needs innovative, coordinated, and public-good oriented policies for sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformations.
- Modern policies should incorporate a long-term vision, build consensus, and balance productive efficiency with risk management.
- Strengthening science and technology, developing regulatory frameworks, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices are crucial.
- Recommendations include reinforcing regional cooperation, driving technological innovation, and shifting subsidies towards results-based incentives.
- Global context includes geopolitical tensions, market uncertainty, changing consumer preferences, technological acceleration, and environmental/social pressures.