Irrigation in Latin America and the Caribbean in Figures

This survey, presented in English and Spanish, covers 32 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose of the survey is to: provide a clear picture of rural water resources management on a country basis with emphasis on irrigation, and featuring major characteristics, trends, constraints and perspectives; help support continental and regional analyses by providing reliable information and to serve as a tool for large scale planning and forecasting. The survey was done by means of: literature review; data collection using a questionnaire; data processing and critical analysis of the information; preparation of a country profile.Food and Agriculture Organization is the author of 'Irrigation in Latin America and the Caribbean in Figures' with ISBN 9789250044590 and ISBN 9250044593.