ABSTRACT
The chapter provides an overview of the main socio-economic megatrends for Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries and how these link to water and food security. Main trends include the demographic transition (population growth, urbanization and migration), development model (income growth, income inequality, poverty and the informal economy), and the impact of globalization (trade liberalization, consumption patterns, food security and health). Other trends are the role of technology and climate change.
