The objective of this Policy is to establish mechanisms for personal data processing and protection, so as to guarantee and protect the rights of legal entities or individuals that are collaborating with the Institute, in keeping with the principles established in international standards on this issue and with institutional values.

This Policy applies to all individuals who are directly tied to IICA, including staff members, consultants, interns, suppliers, associate personnel, counterparts and strategic partners, among others, in all Member States and at Headquarters, with whom the Institute cooperates as part of its mission to stimulate, promote and support the efforts of its Member States to achieve agricultural development and rural well-being through international technical cooperation of excellence.

The purpose of this Policy is to establish the principles and standards that will be applied and observed at all levels of IICA to prevent the management and use of money and other assets in activities related to money laundering and the financing of terrorism .

IICA has mechanisms for the prevention, detection, denunciation and sanctioning of prohibited practices, fraud and corruption as an integral part of its good governance and administrative practices. Consistent with its Code of Ethics and values, and the laws in force in the countries in which it operates, IICA maintains a policy of zero tolerance with respect to prohibited practices, fraud and corruption. This policy applies both to the Institute’s personnel and to the individuals and organizations with which it engages in different activities.

This Policy applies to individuals and/or legal entities, Whistleblowers and Witnesses who report suspected Wrongdoing as defined by this Policy. Reports of suspected Wrongdoing concerning matters shall be handled by the EC.

As a means of reaffirming its commitment to gender equality in the workplace, among men and women, in all their diversity, IICA has established a Gender Equality Policy. The policy is based on a holistic approach to human rights, promoting social inclusion, as well as gender equality and equity. We commit to the principles of social responsibility, accountability, transparency and ethical behavior. We will continue to respect the interests of all individuals, adhere to the principle of legality and comply with international codes of conduct.