Challenges and Outlook for the Caribbean Sub-Region
The ContextoIncreased demand for food -
consumption patterns changes
oHigh food import bill
oRising and volatility of the prices of food
oHigh levels of poverty, malnutrition and NCDs
oIncreased intensity and frequency of natural disasters
o Climate changeo Decreased availability and
quality of natural resources ;increasing competition for its use
o Dynamic changes in the international environment as a result of trade liberalization, agro-industrialization, and globalization of food production
From Planning to Action:The Consultative Process
FAO (CPF) country cooperation frameworks
FAO Multi-Disc. Team
Sub-regional frameworks of priorities – Jagdeo Initiative & the Liliendaal Declaration
COFLAC, CODEGALAC, COPACO, COPESCAALC
National Governments Producer OrganizationsStrategic PartnersCivil Society
Regional strategic frameworks for priority area
Sub-regional economic organizations
CARICOM – COTED
OECS
Policy Objectives of the Caribbean
Transformation of the sector towards market-oriented, internationally competitive and environmentally sound production of agriculture products
Increased production, productivity and world market share
Increased diversification of processed agriculture products
Improved food and nutrition security.
Subregional Challenges
Inadequate Financing for and Investments in the Sector.
Inefficient and Outdated Agricultural Health and Food Safety Regulation (Weak SPS Framework).
Dificient and Uncoordinated Risk Management, including Praedial Larceny.
Subregional Challenges
Ineffective Research and Development.
Lack of Skilled Human Resources.
Weak Marketing Systems, Linkages and Marketing Development.
Fragmented and Unorganized Private Sector.
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Sub-Regional Challenges
Inadequate Land and Water Resources Distribution and Management Systems.
Inadequate Transportation System.
Limited Participation of Youth in the Agricultural and Rural Development Processes.
Priority Areas of InterventionFood and Nutrition Security
Increase production and productivity levels of through promotion of sustainable agricultural systems and enterprises, post harvest technologies & storage
Improve marketing and market access utilizing the value chain, land related marketing services
Development and implementation of systems of early warning and for the monitoring of prices.
Promotion of changes in consumption patterns.
Priority Areas of Intervention
Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Strengthen cooperation, coordination and
institutional capacities and capabilities for DRM & CCA.
Promote the integration of DRM and CCA strategies in the planning and implementation processes
Promote Climate Smart AgricultureImprove disaster risk management systems through
the use of early warning systems and disaster management plans.
Priority Areas of InterventionDisaster Risk Management and Climate Change Promote the development of risk transfer
instruments for DRM, including insurance productsImprove systems and mechanisms to address
Praedial Larceny Improve the data base system for information
collection, processing and disseminationImprove natural resource management for
sustainable use of land and water Promote the development of certified and quality
seeds
Priority Areas of InterventionSmall Scale Agriculture
Promote institutional strengthening of producer organizations
Improve productivity along the value chainPromote backyard gardeningImprove access to marketsPromote micro and SMAEs with special focus
on gender and youth
Priority Areas of Intervention
Agricultural Health and Food SafetyImprove Animal and Plant Health and Food Safety
Systems and infrastructure through:Institutional strengtheningCapacity buildingImproved legal framework
Enhance the capacity and capability to address Trans-boundary diseases
Improve information systems, education and communication
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