Related Publications: South America
Productivity and efficiency in grassland-based livestock production in Latin America : The cases of Uruguay and Paraguay
This study looks at the performance of livestock production in Uruguay and Paraguay, analyzing two situations with different implications for development: the displacement of livestock by soybean production as occurred in Uruguay and in the Easter
Economic transfers and social cohesion in a refugee-hosting setting
There is increasing interest in understanding if social protection can foster social cohesion, particularly between refugees and host communities.
2018 Annual report
IFPRI’s 2018 Annual Report shares highlights of our work, which together with partners has helped to develop and tailor knowledge to local contexts, build human and institutional capacity, and support development strategies in many countries aroun
Climate change, agriculture, and adaptation options for Peru
While agriculture represents only 7 percent of total GDP (World Bank 2014) for Peru, it is not an insignificant economic sector.
Cash, food, and vouchers reduce intimate partner violence in urban areas in Ecuador
This case study summarizes the impact of a short-term food, cash, and voucher program targeted to the urban poor in Northern Ecuador.
Climate change, agriculture, and adaptation options for Colombia
Climate change is already affecting the global economy between catastrophic losses from extreme weather events to the subtler losses in agricultural productivity. In the decades to come, the effects of climate change will increase.
Cambio climático y agricultura en América Central y la región Andina
El cambio climático representa una amenaza para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición, sobre todo por su impacto en la producción agrícola.
Climate change and agriculture in Central America and the Andean Region
Climate change poses a threat to food security and nutrition, largely through its impacts on agricultural production.
An overview of methods used to study the impact of climate change on agriculture in Central America and the Andean Region
This discussion paper introduces a series of studies on the effects of climate change on agriculture in Central America and the Andean region.