Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

haiti_estufas

August 7, 2015

Construction and distribution of more efficient wood burning stoves

The stoves were designed by a company specialized in environmental voluntary. They replace the use of open fire on three stones, reduce deforestation and improve health and quality of life of the users.    

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

haiti_cultivos

August 7, 2015

Agricultural activities designed to increase production and thereby improve food security

The beneficiaries have been able to sell the surpluses that are not used for direct household consumption.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

haiti_granja

August 7, 2015

The poultry farm

The production of the poultry farm was used to make breakfast for children at school and in the community health center.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

estufas

August 7, 2015

Training of the population

They are part of Reforestation and Use of energy-saving stoves project in Arreguy - Jacmel. The courses will be theoretical and practical.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

haiti_comunicado

August 7, 2015

Credit for rural women

The Kredifanm methodology will be used, which is similar to the funding mechanism developed in Bangladesh by the Bank for the Poor.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

seguros

August 7, 2015

IICA highlights the key role of the agricultural insurance in strengthening food security

At an international forum, the Institute pointed to the need to promote the agricultural insurance industry in order to support the development of agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

ministro_surinam2

August 7, 2015

IICA will support capacity building in agriculture in Suriname

The scholarship and professional development program would make it possible to meet the training needs expressed by the countryā€™s agricultural authorities, stated the Director General of IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

foro-confort

August 7, 2015

Rural dwellings in Peru incorporate innovations and use renewable energies

At the Voices for Climate forum, held within the framework of the COP 20 in Lima, the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with the Andean Region presented several innovative initiatives. The EEP program is implemented by IICA with funding from the Government of Finland.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

medios_vida_lima

August 7, 2015

ā€œFor agriculture to be sustainable, it has to incorporate knowledge and innovationā€

At the Global Landscapes Forum, an activity being held in Lima parallel to the COP 20, IICA underscored the need to increase efficiency in converting natural resources into food.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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