Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 21, 2015

Experts from the Americas meet to promote the development of organic agriculture

The second annual meeting of Inter-American Commission for Organic Agriculture will be held in Mexico, attended by 18 delegations who will analyze the development of organic agriculture in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

Young rural leaders of the Americas visit Nebraska

Fifty-six young people will be in Lincoln, Nebraska, from August 2 to 6 to attend a Forum for Young Leaders in Agriculture of the Americas. One event planned as part of the Forum is a panel discussion involving the Deputy Director General of IICA and four former ministers of agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

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 ā€“ 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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2015

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

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 20, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins