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Challenges and Outloo for the Caribbean Sub-Region

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Page 1: Subregional caribe kentish

Challenges and Outlook for the Caribbean Sub-Region

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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

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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

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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.

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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Inefficient and Outdated Agricultural Health and Food Safety Regulation (Weak SPS Framework).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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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