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Biotechnology and biodiversity: market-oriented research
IICA informed researchers and senior officials in its member countries of the latest developments worldwide with regard to studies on biotechnology, a source of scientific information for decision-making.
Market information systems to be strengthened in Latin America and the Caribbean
The countries of the Americas have recognized the importance of reliable, transparent data for market intelligence, affirms the Deputy Director General of IICA, Lloyd Day.
Radio broadcasts to be used to disseminate the strategy for combating rust
IICA and other entities are devising a program for the integrated control of the disease that includes the dissemination of good practices that coffee producers can apply on their farms.
Director General de IICA destaca en foro de Ministros el protagonismo de la región sur
Ante los Ministros del Sur habló sobre los procesos de crecimiento y desarrollo que transforman a esta región en un oferente de cooperación técnica.
Political agreement must support agriculture in negotiations on climate change
In a forum held at IICA, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Christiana Figueres, asked the countries of Latin America for support in reaching agreement on a common position that could serve as the basis for their participation in upcoming discussions on climate change and agriculture.
IICA strengthens ties with the European Union by signing an agreement in the Caribbean
ICA and the European Union signed a cooperation agreement under which 8.6 million Euros will be provided to strengthen institutions in the Caribbean involved in the issue of food security.