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Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

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Productivity differences in Latin America

19/12/2008 Go to Evidence

50% of the differences in income and growth observed in Latin America correspond to differences in total factor productivity, attributed to technological progress and innovation (Umaña, 2009).

50% de las diferencias de ingreso y crecimiento observadas en América Latina corresponden a diferencias en la productividad total de los factores, atribuidas al progreso tecnológico e innovación (Umaña, 2009).

Umaña, V. (2009). Comercio e Innovación: Revisión de la Literatura y Políticas Indicativas. Revista Judicial, Costa Rica, Nº 94, 103-114.

Tag: Innovation Outlook-2025-2026 Global_Agricultural_Productivity TFP
Country: Latin America (countries)
Sector: Science, technology and innovation Economia, total goods
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation International Trade and Regional Integration
Result: Impact: Economic growth Technological Innovation Improved productivity

Agricultural extension

04/06/2008 Go to Evidence

100% of small coffee producers who are organized in cooperatives have access to research and extension services through cooperative funds (Bosselmann, 2008).

100% de los pequeños productores de café que están organizados en cooperativas tienen acceso a servicios de investigación y extensión a través de fondos cooperativos (Bosselmann, 2008).

Bosselmann, A. (2008). Using payments for environmental services to secure environmental services and livelihoods in coffee agroforests – A project portrayal. Scandinavian Forest Economics, 42, 421-440.

Tag: Regional_Cooperation Innovation
Country: Costa Rica Nicaragua
Sector: Coffee and coffee products Science, technology and innovation
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Associativity
Instrument: Agricultural extension services Education and training for farmers
Beneficiary: Family agriculture Producer organizations (cooperatives, etc.)
Result: Increased knowledge Improvement in technical assistance and rural extension services

Concentration of Research and Development

16/11/2006 Go to Evidence

90% of global research and development activity is carried out in rich countries, evidencing an international pattern of inequality and disadvantage that limits the innovation capabilities of developing countries (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).

90% de la actividad de investigación y desarrollo mundial se realiza en los países ricos, evidenciando un patrón internacional de desigualdad y desventaja que limita las capacidades de innovación de los países en desarrollo (Sabel y Reddy, 2006).

Sabel, C. F., & Reddy, S. G. (2006). Learning to Learn: Undoing the Gordian Knot of Development Today.

Tag: Outlook-2025-2026
Country: World (aggregate)
Sector: Science, technology and innovation
Area: Bioeconomy Science, Technology, and Innovation International Trade and Regional Integration Digital Transformation
Instrument: Support to technological research and development International initiatives in research and development Organization of innovation systems Scientific-technological transfer (from the laboratory to the market)
Result: Technological Innovation

Multiplier Effect of Consumer Credit

16/11/2006 Go to Evidence

80% of financial institutions that improve their ability to assess the solvency of companies increase their willingness to lend on more favorable terms to employees and families of capable companies, generating a multiplier effect in the economy (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).

80% de las instituciones financieras que mejoran su capacidad para evaluar la solvencia de las empresas aumentan su disposición para prestar en términos más favorables a los empleados y familias de empresas capaces, lo que genera un efecto multiplicador en la economía (Sabel y Reddy, 2006).

Sabel, C. F., & Reddy, S. G. (2006). Learning to Learn: Undoing the Gordian Knot of Development Today.

Tag: Outlook-2025-2026
Country: World (aggregate)
Sector: Science, technology and innovation Economia, total goods Finance, banking and insurance
Instrument: Expansion of the supply of agricultural credit International financial cooperation Guarantee or endorsements Microcredits
Result: Access to financial services