Iguana production in Central America: prospects and constraints based on stakeholders' perceptions

Iguana production in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama is a complex system w ith various stakeholders. In order to explore the opinions of stakeholders about iguana production, the system was discussed with two stakeholder grou ps: Farmers and Organizations. Organizations consisted of officials from go vernment and non-governmental organizations. The stakeholders' discussions resulted in conceptual models of the system. These models were used to disc uss problems, possible solutions and the feasibility of these solutions. Pr oblems related to the market, to costs, the environment, information, repro duction and legal problems were mentioned. Suggested solutions included pre senting proposals to financiers, organizing farmers, organizing courses and exchanging experiences.