Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Castries, St. Lucia

August 22, 2017

​IICA supports Annual National Science and Technology Camp for young people

Thirty secondary school students in St. Lucia benefited from a week-long camp focused on building critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the application of science to real-world challenges.

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August 21, 2017

Where is animal health in Latin America headed?

A new article, which features contributions by IICA and is available for free in the OIE’s Scientific and Technical Review, provides a detailed analysis of this topic.

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St. Kitts and Nevis

August 16, 2017

IICA supports the development of agro-entrepreneurs in St. Kitts and Nevis

After 2 workshops, 30 participants are now fully aware of the importance of labelling as part of their market strategy.

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San José, Costa Rica

August 10, 2017

Antimicrobial Resistance: an emerging issue for the livestock sector and food safety services

Six South American countries prepare a regional strategy and national surveillance plans to prevent and control antimicrobial resistance in food animals.

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Washington, D.C.

August 2, 2017

Infographic: Trends and Policy Innovations for Agriculture in Light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

View an inforgraphic based on the new report Trends and Policy Innovations for Agriculture in Light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

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Washington, D.C.

August 1, 2017

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — May – June 2017

Welcome to our third edition of 2017!

 

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Washington, D.C.

August 1, 2017

Countries seeking to strengthen their evaluation systems to improve public policies for agriculture

IICA and the Southern Agricultural Council brought together 6 LAC countries in an international workshop to promote the implementation of systems for the evaluation of public policies for agriculture.
 

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Washington, D.C.

August 1, 2017

2017 World Food Prize Laureate announced at ceremony at the U.S. Department of Agriculture 

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank was announced as the winner of the 2017 World Food Prize. He is the 46th person and the sixth African to win the World Food Prize.

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Washington, D.C.

August 1, 2017

Scientists analyzed innovations to adapt family agriculture to climate change

Scientists met with authorities from national agricultural research and innovation institutes to analyze progress made by over 20 ongoing projects.

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