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Project

Impact of COVID-19 on family farming and food security in Latin America: evidence-based public policy responses
 

Colombia
Ecuador
Guatemala
Mexico
South America
Project ID
109494
Total Funding
CAD 1,388,700.00
IDRC Officer
Sandra Gagnon
Project Status
Active
Duration
36 months

Programs and partnerships

Governance and Justice

Lead institution(s)

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the livelihoods and food security of millions of people. Family farming provides a significant share of the food supply and has an important role in the transition toward sustainable agri-food systems and the fight against a possible food crisis.Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the livelihoods and food security of millions of people. Family farming provides a significant share of the food supply and has an important role in the transition toward sustainable agri-food systems and the fight against a possible food crisis. This sector is facing multiple challenges that are exacerbated under the current pandemic.

This project, implemented in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Mexico, will generate evidence and promote changes to agri-food systems in the aftermath of the pandemic. It will contribute to mitigating the impact on food security and consumption patterns of the most vulnerable, with an emphasis on women. It will promote small- and medium-scale farming, in addition to agri-food systems that are more sustainable, gender-sensitive, inclusive, and resilient to shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research outputs

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Estudios
Language:

Spanish

Summary
Author(s)
Navea, José
Documentos
Language:

Spanish

Summary
Author(s)
Ramírez, Marisol Galicia
Documentos
Language:

Spanish

Summary
Author(s)
José Castillo, María
Informe
Language:

Spanish

Summary
Author(s)
Niño, Daniel
Informe
Language:

Spanish

Summary
Author(s)
Niño, Daniel
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