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Latest publications on Sector analysis

Colombia | Sowing the future: Rice sector. March 2026

March 25, 2026

Rice production in Colombia reached record levels in 2024, generating excess inventories and downward pressure on prices. For 2026, a reduction in planted area is expected, which could adjust supply, although climate and tariff factors pose risks to the sector.

Mexico | Sectoral Regional Outlook. Second Half 2025

March 18, 2026

The Mexican economy is slowing down, sustained by the services sector and MSMEs. The automotive sector shows a limited contraction due to US tariffs. Multiproduct banking apps are boosting financial inclusion and digital payments.

Colombia | Effects of COVID-19 on March employment

May 12, 2020

An unprecedented monthly fall in employment of 7% or 1.6 million people was observed in March. The sectors that contributed the most to the fall in employment were retail and entertainment-related activities. Most of the jobs lost were of employees in private companies

Mexico | 11.8 million employees excluded from health and income below the poverty line

March 23, 2020

In a context of economic recession and health crisis, the impact on the labor market is widespread, however, it has a greater impact on the most vulnerable workers with low-income levels and excluded from social security.

The digital transformation of the economy across sectors in the Eurozone

February 10, 2020

This study attempts to illustrate the paradigm shift brought about by the digital transformation. It examines factors that could affect the growth of firms in three domains: productivity, employment and geographical dispersion.

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