Desravins, Valéry

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Análisis descriptivo de las instituciones ancla potenciales en la región oeste de Puerto Rico y su aportación a la resiliencia agroalimentaria en momentos de crisis
(2024-04-30) Desravins, Valéry; Rodríguez Rodríguez, María del Carmen; College of Agricultural Sciences; Rodríguez Pérez, Robinson; Padilla Vélez, David; Department of Agricultural Education; Román Pérez, Rosa I.
This non-experimental, descriptive quantitative study, based on surveys, focused on analyzing Potential Anchor Institutions (PAIs) and their role in strengthening food security during times of crisis in the western region of Puerto Rico through their influence on the production, distribution, and marketing of local products. It was found that most of these institutions classified themselves as anchor institutions. They acknowledge their organizations have actively contributed to fostering production and the transfer of knowledge within the local agri-food sector. These entities endorse sustainable agricultural practices, actively enhancing community food security and resilience by aiding the distribution of local agri-food products and supplying food to vulnerable populations through their community kitchens. The primary challenges in their roles as anchor institutions stem from reliance on external funds and susceptibility to natural disasters.