Panela production as a strategy for diversifying incomes in rural area of Latin America
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The specific objectives of this study were to: (i) conduct an in-depth assessment of the viability and commercial sustainability of Colombia’s panela agro-industry and to make a comparative overview of the panela agro-industry in Brazil and Guatemala, where panela is a major local production item; (ii) assess the impact of panela production on producer incomes and livelihoods in Colombia; and (iii) provide information on the institutional and financial support required for Colombia to improve it s commercial viability and to increase profits for small-scale farmers.