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Food systems and COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean

Trade performance during the crisis

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Santiago, Chile ;

Pages 16 p.

Author FAO and ECLAC

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Journal, magazine, bulletin

ISBN 978-92-5-133155-2

Series number no.12

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This issue delves into the behaviour of trade in agricultural and fishery products during the crisis, especially those destined for food, and we will try to identify the reasons for this evolution. We also highlight the main recommendations to strengthen a positive trend in marketing.

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​FAO and ECLAC. 2020. Food systems and COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean: Trade performance during the crisis. Bulletin 12. Santiago, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0583en

Language English

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