Implicaciones del comercio exterior agrícola en la dimensión de disponibilidad de seguridad alimentaria de Colombia en el periodo 2000-2016

Abstract

This research makes an approach of the relationship between agricultural trade and food security from its availability dimension. To this end, concepts proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are examined, and economic and social context of Colombia agricultural sector during the last 10 years are reviewed. For quantitative analysis, the use of time series methodology that yields results on the incidence of agricultural trade opening on food availability; showing that per capita agricultural production index is negatively affected by imports while domestic economy variables such as CPI and rural employment indicate a positive relationship. These conclusions are important for taking measures and implementing policies focused on strengthening country’s food security facing to the implementation of Free Trade Agreements and agricultural sector development.