Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 3, 2023

IICA and Bioversity-CIAT Alliance further training in precision biotechnology

Geared towards teachers, the course focused on sharing knowledge on and providing training in CRISPR-Cas gene editing techniques. This will allow for expanding the number of institutions that could eventually contribute biotechnology solutions to address various agricultural issues.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

All participants selected for this first edition of the diploma course will receive a full scholarship.

July 31, 2023

Technological University of Pereira, UNESCO Chairs and IICA will deliver an International Diploma Course on Applied Bioeconomy in the Coffee Value Chain

The course will be geared towards producers, entrepreneurs and students from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2023

Within the framework of the WTO, IFPRI and IICA launch Latin American network of agrifood trade negotiators

The network was established during a meeting attended by World Trade Organization (WTO) ambassadors, permanent representatives and agricultural delegates of 17 Latin American countries.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2023

IICA and Costa Ricaā€™s Ministry of Public Education partner to provide programming training to outstanding primary students

Delivered by IICA, the workshop was designed to foster participation and the sharing of ideas among school-age students through ā€œblock programmingā€, a fun and visual way to learn about programming.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 21, 2023

The ministers of Agriculture of the Americas agreed, on closing the IICA Executive Committee meeting, that overcoming the food and climate crisis will hinge on effective collective action

The ministers all highlighted IICAā€™s actions to build bridges between countries and regions and between these areas and the private sector, academia and civil society organizations. They also felt that in this time of increased food insecurity and a growing climate crisis, it is essential that the Institute expand its efforts to disseminate best practices and experiences that will facilitate the creation of a knowledge intensive agriculture sector that also serves a social purpose.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 20, 2023

Costa Rican Tourism Institute and IICA will implement actions aimed at increasing the benefits of tourism activities for businesses in Costa Rica

The agreement was signed by the Costa Rican Minister of Tourism, William Rodriguez, and the Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, during the meeting of the Executive Committee of the international organization, in San Jose.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 20, 2023

IICA and CATIE reaffirm their partnership to drive research, leadership development, and the enhancement of tropical agriculture in the AmericasĀ 

CATIEā€™s 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony was held during a meeting of the IICA Executive Committee, in the presence of ministers of Agriculture and other senior agriculture sector officials of the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

RayĆ©n Quiroga, Head of the Water and Energy Unit in the Natural Resources Division of ECLAC, Adrian Thomas, Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and Cooperatives of Grenada, Fernando Zelner, Secretary of Trade and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil,VĆ­ctor Villalobos, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico and Director Emeritus of the Institute, Fernando Schwanke, IICAā€™s Director of Projects and Manuel Otero, Director General of

July 20, 2023

Hemispheric Initiative on Water and Agriculture: an IICA proposal to ministers and senior officials, calling for coordinated efforts to tackle the water crisis threatening food security

The Initiative is based on four pillars: water production and storage, through the recovery of degraded soils and other measures; technological innovation; governance and investment.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Laura Elena Suazo, Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras; Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Indar Weir, Chair of the IICA Executive Committee; Limber Cruz, Minister of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic; and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA.

July 20, 2023

Agriculture ministers and senior officials of the Americas join forces to drive the IICA-led Hemispheric Partnership for Food Security and Sustainable Development

The partnership aims to continue fulfilling the mandate that has guided IICA throughout its history ā€“ to build bridges between countries and other stakeholders

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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