Food Systems and COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean

By:
FAO Latin America and Caribbean Office
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Covid-19
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This bulletin reviews how COVID-19 has exacerbated poverty, hunger, and inequality in the region. Through the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, the FAO promotes targeted territorial investment to accelerate agri-food transformation and sustainable development. It presents country case studies and policy suggestions to improve productivity, rural inclusion, and equity.