Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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May 14, 2020

Acclaimed Costa Rican Singer, Guadalupe Urbina, joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

The artist has joined IICA’s campaign to heighten political and social awareness about the agriculture sector and rurality during this era of Covid-19.

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May 13, 2020

New multilateralism will be required to overcome challenges in the wake of the pandemic

Rebeca Grynspan, Ibero-American Secretary General, and her predecessor Enrique Iglesias, who previously served as president of the IDB, launched the series of webinars entitled “Reflections on the World and Food Security in LAC post COVID-19” organized by IICA.

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May 12, 2020

IICA and CATIE launch food bank to deliver fresh produce to vulnerable families

Directors general of both institutions visited areas where food is being grown to alleviate effects the health crisis.

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May 5, 2020

EU and IICA launch app to recommend preventive measures for the agrifood sector during Covid-19

Available in a Web-based version and on Android devices, the app provides agricultural producers and workers with protection and biosafety recommendations within the context of the current pandemic.

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April 30, 2020

Gustavo Santaolalla joins IICA’s tribute to workers in the agrifood chain

The initiative by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will be broadcast in Argentina as of Friday 1 May on TV Pública, Radio Nacional, Compartir.Cultura and various platforms.

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April 28, 2020

IICA launches Virtual Videoconference Room to extend the scope of its regional cooperation

Participants in webinars and other IICA activities may access the Institute through this tool, which will also allow them to enjoy virtual visits to the organization’s facilities.

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April 23, 2020

La Charo joins the IICA campaign to recognize workers along the food chain

The call, which was joined by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina, recognizes and promotes the labor of the farmers and other workers along the food chain during these times of Covid-19.

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April 23, 2020

During a meeting with 34 ministers of Agriculture of the Americas, IICA reinforced its role as a bridge between governments to boost food security

Enhancing cooperation, strengthening family farming and facilitating trade were the main strategies discussed for overcoming the pandemic. IICA and FAO presided over the meeting.

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April 21, 2020

IICA contributes to coordination initiatives of the agrifood industry of the Americas to tackle Covid-19

Large companies involved in food production, processing, and marketing, as well as agricultural innovation, accepted IICA’s invitation to participate in an online session to discuss actions to guarantee food security in the hemisphere.

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