Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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December 14, 2015

New cooperation agreement promotes a responsible use of agricultural technologies in rural production

An agreement between IICA and CropLife will foster the development of training programs and the dissemination of scientifically-founded knowledge, among other activities.

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December 10, 2015

In Belize: IICA signs cooperation agreement with the European Union

The goal is to strengthen the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute.

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San José, Costa Rica

December 10, 2015

Comisión Regional de ECADERT definirá nuevas acciones para impulsar desarrollo de los territorios rurales

El IICA es el coordinador técnico de la plataforma que apoya la ejecución de esta estrategia de desarrollo rural en los países miembros del Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana.

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December 10, 2015

Inter-agency report recommends that the G20 promote investment and innovation in agriculture

12 cooperation agencies, including IICA, presented a report to the G20 in which they proposed specific measures to increase agricultural productivity and its support for food security.

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December 10, 2015

G20 asked to encourage investment to improve agricultural productivity

ICA organized a forum to discuss the interagency report that recommends that the G20 leaders act in favour of agriculture in order to improve its contribution to food security.

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San José, Costa Rica

December 10, 2015

IICA inaugurates WTO Reference Center

The new technical information and training center will provide the Institute’s member countries with informative material, in print and on line, useful in making decisions related to agriculture and trade.

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December 9, 2015

Caribbean urges interagency effort to respond to black sigatoka emergency

-Disease poses threat to incomes, jobs, and the availability of food in the Caribbean.

-IICA, FAO, and CARDI have joined efforts to combat the emergency. IICA will be holding a regional seminar on August 16 to inform producers.

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December 4, 2015

IICA prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary

Participating in the ceremony will be the President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, and the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Ertharin Cousin.

 

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December 4, 2015

IICA and FAO prepare cooperation agenda for the Caribbean

Within the framework of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture, representatives of the two organizations agreed to create a plan of work for 2013, centered on food security, agribusiness, health and productivity.

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