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Policymaking for agrifood systems transformation in Costa Rica

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Policy brief

Synopsis (short abstract) This brief provides a snapshot of agrifood policymaking in Costa Rica. It summarizes the government's efforts in achieving sustainable agrifood systems in recent years, highlighting economic, environmental and social aspects. Against the backdrop of the country's participation in the UN Food Systems Summit, and follow-up processes, it discusses the nation's agrifood policy coordination, multistakeholder engagement, and the importance of investments for sustainable agrifood systems.

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FAO. 2024. Policymaking for agrifood systems transformation in Costa Rica. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc9866en

Language English

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