Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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April 29, 2020

Brazilian popular artiste Carlinhos Brown joins IICA’s tribute to workers in the agrifood chain

The renowned Brazilian artiste is lending his support to the IICA campaign to intensify political and social awareness surrounding those who are ensuring food supplies in the era of Covid-19.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 29, 2020

Digital tool will strengthen food supply and intraregional trade in Central America, the Dominican Republic and Mexico

Created by IICA and the European Union, the tool will be utilized by ministers and secretaries of Agriculture in those countries.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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 27, 2020

EU, IICA and CATIE launch a diversified production model to create a food bank for communities in Costa Rica

Food crops grown on agroforestry farms at CATIE will benefit vulnerable populations in Turrialba and Coronado.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 25, 2020

Folk music singer-songwriter Teresa Parodi of Argentina joins IICA’s tribute to the agrifood chain

Parodi is the sixth artiste in a group of distinguished musicians in the Americas to have joined the Institute in its efforts to pay tribute to and recognize the work of those who ensure we have food on our tables during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 24, 2020

Guaranteeing food supplies to vulnerable groups and strengthening short-circuit trade: key agriculture sector strategies in Central America and the Dominican Republic in the fight against Covid-19

Enhancing the role of family farming and spurring intraregional trade will also be critical, maintained IICA’s Director General, in addressing an online forum organized by the Central American Federation of Agricultural and Agroindustrial Chambers (FECAGRO).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 24, 2020

Musician and photographer, Hilda Lizarazu, joins the IICA campaign to recognize agrifood chain workers

Lizarazu is the fifth artiste in a group of celebrated musicians in the Americas to have joined the Institute in its efforts to pay tribute to and recognize the work of those who ensure we have food on our tables during these times of Covid-19.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 24, 2020

With support from IICA, Caribbean countries mobilize to strengthen food security

Projects aimed at strengthening food security and risk management in the agriculture sector, key issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, are currently underway.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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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