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Brazilian star Gilberto Gil joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers with a love song to the Americas
The celebrated Brazilian artist joined IICA’s campaign, which seeks to channel greater political and social attention to those who guarantee our food supply during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
IICA’s Advisory Council for Food Security calls for more focus on small-scale farming to face Covid-19
The group of experts from eight different countries recommended offering more credit support to smallholder farmers and cooperatives and reinforcing short trade circuits.
IICA joins network coordinated by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Science and Technology to manufacture protective masks for medical personnel
IICA responded to an appeal by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications (MICITT) to bolster the country’s health services in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic.