Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Belize

July 20, 2018

54th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Food Crops Society

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 20, 2018

“It is not a matter of increasing the participation of rural women, but rather, of empowering them”

Renowned Brazilian sociologist, Miriam Abramovay gave a conference on gender and rural women at the IICA Headquarters.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 19, 2018

IICA and IFAD to assist family farmers in the Americas to improve their resilience to climate change

The organizations signed a cooperation agreement to undertake a project that will benefit regions in the Mesoamerican Dry Corridor, Northeast Brazil and mid-mountain areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 19, 2018

IICA fosters public-private dialogue and partnerships to transform the agriculture sector

A high-level forum, which was held during the 38th Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Institute, enabled multinational executives, public authorities and business leaders to share experiences.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Saint Lucia

July 19, 2018

Women in agriculture across the region choose new leadership

Ms. Carmen Nurse is the new President of CANROP.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Costa Rica

July 18, 2018

Delegates of 17 countries approved IICA’s work plan for the next four years

The new road map proposed by the Director General of the inter-American organization, Manuel Otero, focuses on five core programs and promotes dialogue with the private sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 18, 2018

IICA – OECS Agreement will help to boost food production in the Eastern Caribbean

Both organizations seek to promote sustainable development of the Caribbean region through actions focusing on the agrifood sector.Both organizations seek to promote sustainable development of the Caribbean region through actions focusing on the agrifood sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 18, 2018

IICA and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation will work together to drive rural development

Jorge Chediek, Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation and Envoy of the Secretary-General on South-South Cooperation, described the inter-American organization as “an institution that is a model for successful South-South cooperation.”

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Costa Rica

July 17, 2018

Strong support for new plan by IICA to strengthen agriculture in the Americas

The proposal to strengthen agricultural and rural development  received broad support during the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Inter-American organization. It focuses on five main areas and promotes dialogue with the private sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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