Increased investment and the expansion of irrigated land along the Peruvian coast has ensured the continued development of large...
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Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Peru 2019
Peru has seen relatively stable economic growth and significantly reduced the number of people living in poverty. Still, there have been multiple cases of corruption, but the government of President Martín Vizcarra Cornejo, who took office in 2018, has focused efforts on combatting this and stabilising the political climate. Nevertheless, challenges to ensuring sustainable development remain.
Articles & Analysis | Egypt and other emerging economies employ innovative policies and technology to tackle water scarcity from The Report: Egypt 2019
Global food demand is expected to increase from anywhere between 59% to 98% by 2050. However, global freshwater resources are already overstretched due to climate change and soaring population growth, and it is unclear how agricultural production will keep up with these challenges. In recent years climate-induced water shortages in urban areas...
Articles & Analysis | Public safety net supports sustainable growth of Egyptian farming from The Report: Egypt 2019
With agriculture accounting for a large part of the earnings of many families, ensuring livelihoods are not jeopardised by bad harvests has become increasingly important as the population expands. An important step towards accelerating the development of better agricultural support policies was taken in June 2018, with the approval of a new...
Articles & Analysis | Exports boost growth and productivity of Egyptian agriculture from The Report: Egypt 2019
Supported by rich natural conditions along the Nile, which are able to host a variety of valuable crops, agriculture has long been a critical sector for Egypt’s economy. Output comprises fruits, vegetables, cereals, cotton, and sugar, as well as livestock, and is a critical element for both domestic consumption and exports. However, production...
