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Latin America and Asia Pacific Observatory

New web portal launched on May the 17th 2013

The Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), and the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) have launched a Web Portal called the Latin America - Asia Pacific Observatory. The objective of thr observatory is to deepen the knowledge about the economic relations between both regions, and to have a permanent mechanism that provides the different actors of both regions with the necessary information that contributes to the adoption of policies and strategies of the issue.

The Observatory is made up of a virtual space where relevant information about the economic and commercial relation between both regions is provided, and made up of a space including activities (forums, seminars, among others) that contribute to progress in knowledge and reflection about this strategic relation, in collaboration with the participating countries, international and regional organizations and integration mechanisms that contribute to this project.
 

Updated on May the 17th, 2013

The world coffee market and its impact on Colombia

Why is coffee no longer important for the Colombian economy?

The declining economic importance of coffee production in Colombia, both at national and international levels, is mainly explained by the dramatic fall in productivity, the impoverishment of farmers, as well as the aging of these and the trees, the slow process of adoption of
new technologies and pest-resistant varieties, especially rust, and low fertilization, among other factors.
 

Econometric exercises suggest that coffee activity, via consumption, has more economic growth impacts than the mining industry, with the additional advantage that the coffee industry employs large portions of the population and stimulates regional productive amenities, being an ideal instrument to take away large rural populations from poverty. Also, this document claims that Colombian institutions have missed the current free trade scheme to recover grain productivity and exports. Finally, recommendations are made in relation to the cultivation, marketing and institutions working in this sector to strengthen their capacity to face future price shocks and help mitigate its effects on the economy.

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Latest Research Papers from Latin America

Building resilience to climate change through indigenous knowledge: The case of Bolivia
Bringing together indigenous knowledge, research and policies to develop more comprehensive climate-resilient outcomes
By DeAngelis, K., 2013
Produced by: Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)
Countries: Bolivia
Themes: Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change, International Affairs, Labor & Social Protections, Law and Rights, Water

Managing the freshwater impacts of surface mining in Latin America
How can LAC governments overcome the adverse environmental and social impacts of gold mining?
By Hammond, D. S., Rosales, J. and Ouboter, P. E., 2013
Produced by: Inter-American Development Bank, Argentina
Themes: Development Finance & Aid Effectiveness, Domestic Resource Mobilization, Environment and Climate Change, Health, Labor & Social Protections, Macroeconomics and Economic Growth, Private Sector Development, Urban Development and the Global South


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Center of Analysis and Diffusion on Paraguayan Economy
Paraguay

Strengthening studies of fiscal areas, competitiveness, trade policy and employment  

Mexican Statistics Association A.C.
Mexico

Encourages dissemination and proper implementation of data in the academic and research areas


About the Latin America Window

The GDNet Latin America window features various funding opportunities, news, policy-related social science research papers, and profiles of researchers and organizations. GDNet’s Regional Network Partner for this region is the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).

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