FAO supports small producers in the Dry Corridor of Central America

The Dry Corridor is a strip of territory that crosses Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. More than 10 million people live there, many of whom are engaged in agricultural activities, especially the small production of basic grains.

This region is an area highly vulnerable to extreme climatic events, where long periods of drought are followed by intense rains that strongly affect the livelihoods and food security of local populations. 80% of small producers live in poverty, and many people are forced to migrate.

FAO in the Dry Corridor: actions with countries and partners

FAO is working to change this reality and turn the dry corridor into a strip of opportunities.

Together with rural communities, youth, women and indigenous people, 26 projects are underway to transform their livelihoods and promote climate-resilient agriculture, through technological innovations, new agricultural practices, business opportunities, partnerships with the private sector, and access to markets.

Effects of the “El Niño” phenomenon in North Central American countries by 2015

*Source: FAO