The province has a longstanding tradition producing yerba mate, a plant species that has given rise to an industry of great economic and social importance, as a source of income for thousands of family farmers.

The Leaders of Rurality of the Americas award pays tribute to those who are playing a unique dual role, both as guarantors of food and nutritional security, as well as custodians of the planet’s biodiversity, by producing under all manner of circumstances.

This took place at the 23rd DATAGRO International Conference on Sugar and Ethanol, a traditional and highly relevant event linked to the promotion of liquid biofuels.

At an in-person event at IICA Headquarters in San Jose, the members of the five finalist teams will present their proposed solutions to real agricultural problems, developed using the Minecraft Education technological platform.

This joint work will also aim to promote the development of national regulations and public policies, as well as to establish channels for dialogue to build regional consensus on the issue.

CAF’s 2023 Economy and Development Report (EDR) emphasizes three main ideas: the importance of adaptation, the need to contribute to global mitigation, and the urgent need to preserve natural capital as a key factor for development in the Americas.