Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Guyana and IICA are developing the first biofortified rice in the Caribbean region, which provides a high nutritional value and will be a key contribution to food security in the country and the rest of the Caribbean

During Dr. Otero's visit to Georgetown, both Minister Mustapha and President Ali congratulated IICA for its contribution to this development, which strengthens the position of Guyana, a country that is making an effort to grow and sustain its agriculture and intends to be self-sufficient in commodities such as corn and soybeans by 2026.

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IICA shows its unwavering support for Haiti and focuses its technical cooperation on strengthening small-scale farmers and food security

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) works with the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development of this Caribbean country, prioritizing actions in favor of food and nutritional security, agri-food safety, education and capacity building.

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In Georgetown, the President of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, received the Director General of IICA, who praised the country’s progress towards achieving more resilient and sustainable food production

The Head of Statewho last October took part in the Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the region held at IICA’s Headquarters in San José, Costa Ricadiscussed with Otero Guyana’s progress towards achieving more resilient and sustainable food production.

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Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils Expansion in Guatemala during High-Level Economic Dialogue

The United States and IICA will collaborate with Guatemalan stakeholders to develop a VACS strategy that builds a more resilient food system through a focus on diverse, climate-adapted crops and healthy, fertile soils.

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IICA recognizes Salomón Zelada, a groundbreaking leader of the agricultural cooperative movement in El Salvador for more than three decades, as a Leader of Rurality in the Americas

Zelada is to receive the “Soul of Rurality” award, part of an initiative by the specialized agency for agriculture and rural development intended to shine the spotlight on men and women who leave their mark and make a difference in the rural areas of the Americas, a key element in the world’s food and nutrition security and environmental sustainability.

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Experts convened by IICA analyze the impact of the volatility of international food and fertilizer prices on food security in Central America

The region is facing an unprecedented food crisis: a growing number of people are struggling with severe or moderate food insecurity in Central America, more than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean and, in some cases, over 10% of the population.

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Regional Water Dialogues showed firm commitment of Latin America and the Caribbean to making headway with solutions to the water crisis

The meeting brought together ministers, deputy ministers and other senior government officials, and members of international agencies, the private sector, academia and civil society for three days of work at IICA Headquarters.

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At Regional Dialogues meeting, ECLAC and IICA showcase progress made with public policies designed to guarantee vulnerable populations in Latin America and the Caribbean access to water

The fourth edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean combines high-level ministerial discussions with spaces for sharing successful experiences and lessons learned in water conservation and management.

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At this year’s Regional Water Dialogues meeting, Latin American and Caribbean countries presented the projects they are implementing to tackle the water crisis

They highlighted the pathways to improving the conditions and capacities of countries for well ordered, sustainable, competitive and inclusive water resource management, aligned with the agricultural and ecosystem challenges facing the region.

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