Current situation and prospects of the quinoa sector in Bolivia

Rubén Collao P. () and Beatriz Muriel Hernández
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Rubén Collao P.: Guest Researcher at INESAD

No 09/2024, Development Research Working Paper Series from Institute for Advanced Development Studies

Abstract: We analyze the quinoa sector situation and prospects in Bolivia, based on both secondary and primary information sources (i.e. surveys of producers and interviews to key actors). The quinoa sector has sustainability problems in production, market shares and price volatility. However, this grain – specifically the royal quinoa from the Southern Altiplano – has great potential to remain in the world market within niches that value organic or regenerative production, as well as to increase national consumption. In this regard, we believe that it is necessary to impulse the quinoa transformation with greater diversification, productive complementation and coordination between the various stakeholders. In this productive dynamics, small quinoa producers can insert themselves into the value chain, which requires the strengthening of their hard and soft skills, as well as greater technical assistance. Finally, the quinoa sector sustainability requires a comprehensive approach that includes good agricultural practices caring the environment, as well as more conscious consumption.

Keywords: quinoa; quinoa value chain; Bolivia. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D29 Q11 Q19 Q59 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 33 pages
Date: 2024-06
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