Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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April 21, 2020

The agriculture sector in the Americas asseses the situation and plans its recovery in light of the impacts of COVID-19

Internacional expertos analize the social, economic and political implications of the pandemic on the hemisphere and each countryā€™s plans to guarantee food security

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April 21, 2020

IICA contributes to coordination initiatives of the agrifood industry of the Americas to tackle Covid-19

Large companies involved in food production, processing, and marketing, as well as agricultural innovation, accepted IICAā€™s invitation to participate in an online session to discuss actions to guarantee food security in the hemisphere.

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April 21, 2020

Soledad Villamil joins the IICA campaign to recognize workers along the food chain

This call from IICA gives recognition and prominence to the work carried out by farmers and those who are involved in the food chain during these times of Covid-19.

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April 20, 2020

Renowned artists from Latin America and the Caribbean join IICA in recognizing workers throughout the food chain

Well-known artists from all regions of the Americas will join the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in paying tribute to and recognizing the work of those who put food on our tables during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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April 17, 2020

IICA will assist the Caribbean to boost trade in goods and agricultural information exchange, as well as to strengthen food security

Thirteen Caribbean Ministers of Agriculture met with IICAā€™s Director General via videoconference, in which they discussed excessive food import dependence, devastation of the tourism industry and the closure of borders ā€“ all of which are challenges facing the region amidst the pandemic.

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April 17, 2020

IICA creates an Advisory Committee on Communication for Agriculture and Food Security

Comprised of opinion leaders and professionals with extensive experience in public and institutional communication, the Committee will advise the Director General of IICA on efforts to prioritize agriculture during Covid-19.

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April 15, 2020

Support for the food production sector and agroindustry declared a national priority by Honduras

The declaration, issued by means of a decree signed by President Juan Orlando HernƔndez and endorsed by the Council of Ministers of Honduras, seeks to guarantee food security in the Central American nation. IICA has expressed its support for the initiative.

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April 8, 2020

IICAā€™s Advisory Council for Food Security calls for more focus on small-scale farming to face Covid-19

The group of experts from eight different countries recommended offering more credit support to smallholder farmers and cooperatives and reinforcing short trade circuits.

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April 7, 2020

IICA launches blog where experts discuss food vulnerability and the impact of Covid -19 on agriculture

The tool will provide inputs to inform decision-making of agricultural authorities in the Americas.

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