Quinoa has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, consolidating its position as a fundamental pillar for Andean farming communities and emerging as a prominent player in the global superfood market. However, the prices of this grain have shown complex dynamics, with large...

Quinoa has evolved considerably in the past decades, becoming consolidated as a fundamental pillar for Andean farming communities and emerging as a prominent actor in the global superfood market. Despite this, prices of this grain have been characterized by complex dynamics, with substantial...

This paper analyzes the energy consumption of quinoa producers in the Bolivian altiplano. The objective of the research is to evaluate how energy consumption influences the total expenditure of producers and, in addition, to provide recommendations to promote sustainable energy practices....

Quinoa, a seed esteemed for its nutritional properties and deeply rooted historical significance in the southern highlands of Bolivia for over 6,000 years, has witnessed a transformation in its current landscape. Despite having been the world's primary producer of this grain in the past, Bolivia...

The drop in quinoa prices during 2015 caused a deep economic and environmental crisis that forced producers to seek new sources of income and marketing strategiesto achieve production sustainability. Under these circumstances, women producers also had to seek a beter balance between their tasks...

The study of the impact of public investment on poverty is currently of particular importance due to, among other factors, the commitments that several countries have acquired in the framework of the Millennium Development Goals and the current political situation which gives a more prominent...