Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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ECLAC, FAO and IICA: The region must close technology gaps to increase food production

Three institutions presented a joint report on the status of and outlook for agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Investment and transfer of knowledge: Key elements for innovation in agriculture

Delegates of 34 countries and representatives of research, technical and financial cooperation organizations participated in a forum on innovation at the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2011.

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The answers to the global challenges facing agriculture may be found in the Americas

The President of Costa Rica today inaugurated a hemispheric meeting of Ministers of Agriculture, calling for the expansion of the agricultural frontier via innovation.

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Countries make final adjustments to declaration that will promote innovation in the region’s agricultural sector

According to the Director General of IICA, agricultural innovation and joint activities by the countries are the keys to achieving prosperity in the rural territories of the hemisphere.

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IICA strengthens its technical cooperation in the Caribbean

The Institute is spearheading a total of 47 technical support projects in the region, which are funded through IICA’s own resources, the General Directorate’s Competitive Fund and external cooperation.

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Urgent need for innovation in agriculture will define the agenda of the Meeting of Ministers

Costa Rica and IICA organize the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2011, in which countries will be challenged to modernize their innovation systems.

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Region to share information on tropical fruit market

Project will help standardize methods used to gather information on fruit prices and other variables, in order to improve market intelligence in Central America and the Dominican Republic.

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IICA and CONACYT establish a program of 100 scholarships for postgraduate studies in Mexico

Each year, professionals from the agricultural sector in the Americas will be able to do specializations at institutions within the National Science and Technology System of Mexico.

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Online course on agro-tourism available in English

The first edition of this OAS/IICA initiative targeting English speakers is now available. Deadline for registration is October 18.

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