Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA trains groups from Central America in rural-area based development

Some 40 representatives of organized groups in Central America, Belize and the Dominican Republic met in Costa Rica to share experiences and participate in training related to rural development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Project to promote the Francique mango industry attracts US$10.6 million to Haiti

The initiative is being promoted by IICA, the European Union, the private sector in Haiti and the Ministry of Agriculture.

 

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Experts analyze innovative research program linking food security, climate change and trade

A joint effort involving IICA, the SEGIB and the LATN will assist the countries of Central America and the Andean Region in the implementation of policies and measures that will contribute to the food security of their inhabitants and will enable agriculture and trade to contribute to reducing the impacts of climate change.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and CARDI join forces with the Ministry of Agriculture in Haiti to improve agricultural productivity

Alliance focuses on production of roots and tubers and on protected agriculture.

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