From ReliefWeb: Informing humanitarians worldwide. ReliefWeb has been the leading source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters since 1996. Bolivia Situation Report #2, 07 September 2015 Highlights • The Government officially requested WFP to support flood-affected families in the northern Santa Cruz department. • WFP has assessed the affected area and indicated…
Tag: food security
Two laws are put forward for the agricultural sector
El Deber reports: Two laws are put forward for the agricultural sector Plural Economy Commission of Deputies improves two projects. After more than a month that the government would prioritize six draft land laws, at the Agricultural Summit committed in April, the Plural Economy Commission prepares the first two standards for submission to the plenary…
Bolivian gov needs to put more attention to our food security!
Pagina Siete reports: Rains affected 50% of soybean crops Grain prices are lower The Association of Oilseed and Wheat Producers (ANAPO) reported that grain prices fell by 30%, while farm input costs are the same. “There was a fall in grains (prices); in some cases 30%, however, the costs are still maintained, and for this…
Bolivia faces malnutrition and obesity!
This cartoon reflects clearly what is happening worldwide. Unfortunately, Bolivia is no exception. La Prensa reports: Concern Malnutrition goes down and obesity goes up The head of the Food and Nutrition Unit of the Ministry of Health, Evelin Cerruto, has expressed concern that in Bolivia malnutrition fell, but cases of overweight and obesity are increasing…
Bolivian gov’s demagogue falls short regarding food security!
Miguel Roca reports for El Deber: The entrepreneurs do not see conditions for investment According to data from the Ministry of Economy, domestic private investment will be $1,700 million; i.e. $380 million dollars more than last year. On Tuesday [4/21/2015], President Evo Morales asked private entrepreneurs to invest $4,000 million dollars in the country, to…
Canadian Ambassador recommends diversifying production
El Diario reports: Ambassador recommends diversifying production The ambassador of Canada in Bolivia, Patricia Fortier, recommended the Government to boost productive diversification. Also highlighted the work that the country has in the energy sector. Also, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), called for further progress on structural reforms and trade. In…
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