In just over two decades, Peru has increased its agricultural exports from $748 million in 2002 to $12.3 billion in 2024. The country is now the world’s top exporter of blueberries and a leading producer of popular superfoods such as asparagus and avocados. Today, the agricultural sector contributes six percent to GDP and employs over 25 percent of the economically active … [Read more...] about Unlocking Peru’s Agricultural Export Potential
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Boosting Economic Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Dominican Republic
At about $100 billion, the financing gap for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Latin America and the Caribbean is the second largest in the world, according to the International Finance Corporation. The unmet demand for credit is even deeper for women-led MSMEs, who face systemic barriers in accessing credit. Women-led businesses are more likely to be denied … [Read more...] about Boosting Economic Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Dominican Republic