Though agricultural development in Panama has historically been hampered by a series of structural issues, including fragmented ownership of land, limited access to financing and deficient transport infrastructure, efforts are now under way to boost agricultural output. According to Panama’s National Institute of Statistics and Census, agriculture and livestock GDP increased steadily over the...
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Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Panama 2015
Despite slower GDP growth of 6.2% in 2014, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Panama remains one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies, a trend set to continue in coming years with the IMF forecasting average annual growth of around 6.5% over the next five years.
Impulsados por una creciente demanda global, los productos agrícolas de nicho están mostrando una marcada capacidad de crecimiento en el Perú. Esto es especialmente importante en tiempos en los que las principales exportaciones del país, la minería y los hidrocarburos, se han visto perjudicadas por los bajos precios internacionales.
Los agricultores mexicanos esperan a poner fin a una década de lento crecimiento ahora que un esfuerzo nacional para aumentar la productividad agrícola, mejorar la competitividad y reducir las importaciones comienza a rendir frutos.
Articles & Analysis | Despite slower growth, the sector outlook remains stable from The Report: Peru 2015
Agriculture in Peru is a story of contrasts. The development of industrial and export-oriented agriculture, concentrated on the Peruvian coast, is leading sector growth and diversification efforts. Since 2000, industrial agriculture has grown at an annual average rate of 6.7% while non-traditional agro-exports have increased at an annual average rate of 19%, driven...
Interviews & Viewpoints | José Chlimper, CEO, Agrokasa: Interview from The Report: Peru 2015
To what extent are government interventions effective at boosting productivity and competitiveness?