Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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March 20, 2019

Efficient communication is key for societies to take advantage of progress in the field of genetics

International experts and government officials from Argentina noted that gene editing is revolutionizing the biological sciences and affords valuable opportunities. They also agreed on the importance of communicating this progress in an efficient manner, in order to achieve a social consensus that would enable countries to enjoy and benefit from these developments.

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March 15, 2019

IICA earns a score of 100 in receiving the Blue Flag Ecological award

The Costa Rica Headquarters of the specialized agency for agriculture and its Brazil and Colombia Offices were awarded a distinction in the eco diplomat category.

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March 15, 2019

The Government of Paraguay and IICA intensify efforts to diversify agricultural production in the country

In AsunciĆ³n, the hemispheric organization presented a proposal to Denis Lichi, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, on developing the banana sector as a means of bolstering the income of family farmers.

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March 14, 2019

Preparations are underway for a strategic plan for the sustainable development of Central American coffee cultivation

The document is being prepared in response to requests by the Presidents of the region in a Special Declaration on pricing and trading of coffee in countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA).

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March 13, 2019

About 3,000 farmer families in the Central American Dry Corridor will benefit from a project between the European Union and IICA

The initiative seeks to assist small-scale producers of basic grains in one of the worldā€™s most vulnerable regions to climate change, by boosting their productivity and guaranteeing food security.

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March 11, 2019

IICA Delegation in Canada Newsletter: April – June 2018

Welcome to our Second Edition.

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Ottawa, ON

March 11, 2019

IICA Delegation in Canada Newsletter: July – September 2018

Welcome to our Third Edition.

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Ottawa, ON

March 11, 2019

IICA Delegation in Canada Newsletter: October – December 2018

Welcome to our Fourth edition.

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March 8, 2019

IICA reaffirms its commitment to reducing the inequalities facing women

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is adopting an innovative approach and actions to foster the economic independence and empowerment of rural women. The Instituteā€™s decisive actions stem from the recognition of a painful reality: rural women are among the most disadvantaged group of women.

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