Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA and FAO link up to prepare binational proposal for Haiti and the Dominican Republic

The representatives of IICA and FAO in Haiti and the Dominican Republic have entered into an alliance to coordinate actions in the two countries, focusing on the border region.

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Project costing US$2.5 million to promote food security in Haiti

With funds from IFAD, IICA will be implementing a program designed to create work and guarantee food security in the rural areas hit hardest by the earthquake.

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IICA participates in regional symposium on agricultural insurance

A combined team from the IICA Offices in the Caribbean and Headquarters participated in and supported the organization and hosting of the "Caribbean Regional Symposium on Agricultural Insurance – Disaster Risk Management" held in Jolly Beach, Antigua from June 15-19, 2010. The symposium boasted the participation of some 100 participants from across the region, with presenters from the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States and Europe.

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Karen Lezny to be new Deputy Director General of IICA

Ms. Lezny, from the United States, is an expert in the field of international negotiations.

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Public-Private Partnerships, Critical for Successful Risk Management Programs

Ministers from the Caribbean, specialists and representatives of cooperation agencies met in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss the planning, development and management of a sustainable agricultural insurance scheme.

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New food revolution heralds changes for consumption and production

Consumers are demanding foods that reflect their personality and lifestyle, transforming the entire food chain. Investing in technology is essential to make this revolution work for us

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Third Hemispheric Forum for Young Agricultural Leaders will focus on agricultural entrepreneurship

To call attention to business opportunities in the rural sector is proposed as a strategy for slowing rural-urban migration, offering young leaders a global vision of agriculture. The IICA Offices in its Member States are now in the process of selecting participants for the Forum, to be held on August 2-6.

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IICA attends World Summit on the Future of Haiti

Growing opportunities to finance agricultural programs

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Latin America face to face with Asia

Asian countries, which have avoided entering into free trade agreements, today are participating actively in negotiations.

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