Castries, Saint Lucia
July 28, 2016
Supporting and encouraging youth participation and engagement in agriculture is a consistent theme in the country strategy of the IICA Delegation in Saint Lucia.
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Georgetown, Guyana
July 26, 2016
Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana’s vulnerability to natural hazards represent a threat to sustainable socio-economic growth and long term peace and prosperity at the national level. Given the paramount importance of the agriculture sector to national development, food and nutrition security, poverty reduction and livelihood opportunities, especially vulnerable small farmers and livestock holder, Agricultural Disaster Risk Mapping is most relevant.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
USA
July 22, 2016
IICA's CAESPA shares insight into the situation of agriculture and food security and the opportunities for the private sector in Nicaragua.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Washington, D.C.
July 18, 2016
Following 19 months of consultation and eight interim papers, the new report entrusted by the UK Government sets out recommendations to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in a global way. The report recommends the following specific steps to reduce demand.
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USA
July 18, 2016
On this third note, we will share progress on the first suggested strategy, short supply chains.
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Washington, D.C.
July 18, 2016
The Global Food Security Act of 2016 will allow for the promotion of global food security, resilience, and nutrition that are consistent with the Feed the Future initiative
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Washington, D.C.
July 18, 2016
Dr. Maria Andrade of Cape Verde; Dr. Howarth Bouis of the United States; Dr. Jan Low of the United States, and Dr. Robert Mwanga of Uganda were announced as the winners of the World Food Prize. The four individuals are being honored for their work in biofortification that has helped to curb hunger and malnutrition for millions of people.
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USA
July 18, 2016
Family Agriculture has the potential for improving food security, generating employment and reducing poverty.
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Costa Rica
July 18, 2016
Drawing on the agricultural outlook documents produced jointly by IICA, FAO and ECLAC main conclusions were shared.
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