Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Bridgetown, Barbados

January 28, 2026

IICA and partners foster buyer-seller connections to boost Caribbean agri-food trade

IICA initiated this intervention to promote intra-regional trade and respond to the challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Panama City

January 23, 2026

Panama, with IICA’s support, discusses adding ethanol to its fuel mix, creating new opportunities for the agro-industrial sector

IICA is providing technical support in the discussion of the initiative, based on the premise that ethanol and other liquid biofuels—fuels produced from biological sources—represent a major opportunity for Panama and for the rest of the countries of the Americas, given the wide availability of biomass both in the isthmus and in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Roseau, Dominica

January 23, 2026

Vanya David, a Dominican farmer and healthy eating advocate, is recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas

Vanya is President of the Dominica National Council of Women, an entity that for decades, has promoted development throughout the island, focusing on respect for people and for the rights of rural women

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

January 22, 2026

President of EMBRAPA highlights IICA’s potential to enable rural producers to access innovative technologies more quickly

During the inauguration of Guyanese agronomist Muhammad Ibrahim as the new Director General of the Institute, Silvia Massruhá emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in providing access to technologies, sustainability and digital inclusion in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

January 21, 2026

Caribbean countries hope to strengthen joint work with the new Director General of IICA to boost regional agriculture and reduce dependence on food imports 

Caribbean countries expect that the new administration of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), led by Guyanese agronomist Muhammad Ibrahim, will help reduce their dependence on food imports and strengthen their food security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

January 20, 2026

The Minister of Agriculture of Guyana hailed as historic the appointment of a compatriot to lead IICA and called on the organization to reinforce its role as a driving force for sustainable development in the Americas

Mustapha acknowledged Ibrahim’s experience in agricultural development, international cooperation and public policy and considered that “his proven ability to integrate science, policy and practical action represents the kind of leadership demanded by today’s complex agricultural and food security landscape”.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

January 19, 2026

Brazil stands ready to step up its joint efforts with IICA and other Member States, says Deputy Minister of Agriculture Cleber Soares

Brazil has very high expectations for Muhammad Ibrahim’s leadership of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), given the new Director General’s extensive experience in managing agricultural development institutions that promote competitiveness through science, technology and innovation, said Cleber Soares, Brazil’s Deputy Minister (Executive Secretary) of Agriculture and Livestock.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

January 16, 2026

Muhammad Ibrahim assumed office as IICA Director General, pledging to deepen science-based cooperation to strengthen agriculture in the Americas 

Muhammad Ibrahim assumed office as the new Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in a ceremony witnessed by ministers and senior officials of more than thirty countries. The Guyanese agronomist pledged to work for all regions of the Americas, striving to build more competitive and efficient science-based agrifood systems.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

January 15, 2026

Muhammad Ibrahim assumed office as IICA Director General, pledging to deepen science-based cooperation to strengthen agriculture in the Americas 

Muhammad Ibrahim assumed office as the new Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in a ceremony witnessed by ministers and senior officials of more than thirty countries. The Guyanese agronomist pledged to work for all regions of the Americas, striving to build more competitive and efficient science-based agrifood systems.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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