Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 23, 2017

​New international project seeks to improve ​​rural development in 15 countries through ​​capitalization of experiences

​​Implementation of the project started in Costa Rica where experts shared their knowledge on this topic to enrich learning materials and revise the results after the initiative concludes.

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Castries, St. Lucia

August 22, 2017

​IICA supports Annual National Science and Technology Camp for young people

Thirty secondary school students in St. Lucia benefited from a week-long camp focused on building critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the application of science to real-world challenges.

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August 21, 2017

Where is animal health in Latin America headed?

A new article, which features contributions by IICA and is available for free in the OIE’s Scientific and Technical Review, provides a detailed analysis of this topic.

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St. Kitts and Nevis

August 16, 2017

IICA supports the development of agro-entrepreneurs in St. Kitts and Nevis

After 2 workshops, 30 participants are now fully aware of the importance of labelling as part of their market strategy.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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San José, Costa Rica

August 10, 2017

Antimicrobial Resistance: an emerging issue for the livestock sector and food safety services

Six South American countries prepare a regional strategy and national surveillance plans to prevent and control antimicrobial resistance in food animals.

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Washington, D.C.

August 2, 2017

Infographic: Trends and Policy Innovations for Agriculture in Light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

View an inforgraphic based on the new report Trends and Policy Innovations for Agriculture in Light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

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Washington, D.C.

August 1, 2017

Countries seeking to strengthen their evaluation systems to improve public policies for agriculture

IICA and the Southern Agricultural Council brought together 6 LAC countries in an international workshop to promote the implementation of systems for the evaluation of public policies for agriculture.
 

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Washington, D.C.

August 1, 2017

2017 World Food Prize Laureate announced at ceremony at the U.S. Department of Agriculture 

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank was announced as the winner of the 2017 World Food Prize. He is the 46th person and the sixth African to win the World Food Prize.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Argentina

August 1, 2017

Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Horticultural Value Chain in Corrientes Province in Argentina

In 2015, IICA responded to a request from the Ministry of Production of Corrientes to develop a partnership to improve the competitiveness of the horticultural value chain of Corrientes Green Belt.           

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