I believe that promoting the use of remittances for agribusiness is an option to strengthen rural development, especially if it is considered that, it is the area that needs more attention given the negative impact caused by the pandemic and also due to the increase in prices (with negative consequences for food security). The role of actors such as the academic sector, civil society and international cooperation is relevant, especially to identify challenges and make public policy recommendations to make better use of remittances and promote their productive use, having a positive multiplier effect.
Local organization, the institutional presence of the State in rural areas and other actors such as international cooperation should be considered in the implementation of programs like matching grant program. Knowledge of this type of experience in other countries with similar socioeconomic characteristics is also important.
Pedro Prado