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At the forum of female ministers of agriculture of the Americas, organized by IICA, minister from Peru says efforts to close gaps and build equity in the care economy are essential for the empowerment of rural women
On this occasion, the forum of female ministers of agriculture is being held at IICA Headquarters in San José, Costa Rica. Also taking part in the activity are Colombia’s minister of agriculture, Jhenifer Mojica, and Laura Suazo, her counterpart from Honduras; deputy ministers and high-level representatives from Canada, the United States, Brazil and St. Vincent and the Grenadines; and international cooperation and funding agencies.
Science and innovation are crucial to the future of agrifood systems in the Americas, state high-level experts in new episode of IICA en Acción
The most recent episode of the segment dedicated to the Living Soils of the Americas initiative features experts and officials from various countries in the Americas, who participated in an event organized by IICA, CGIAR and the World Bank.
The Green Climate Fund and IICA explore initiatives to channel more climate funding into agriculture in the Americas
Agriculture and Food Security Specialist in the GCF Division of Mitigation and Adaptation, Marc Dumas-Johansen, visited IICA Headquarters.
Countries in the Americas make headway with the implementation of electronic veterinary certification to expedite trade in animal-based products
Officers from 30 countries recognized the urgent need for a standardized protocol for the issuance and exchange of certificates, which would make it possible to eliminate trade barriers, lower costs, increase traceability, and better comply with veterinary public health requirements.
Producer associations that promote sustainable agriculture join forces with IICA to strengthen and extend environmental conservation across the Americas
The CAAPAS-IICA partnership aims to achieve more informed and robust joint positions for dealings with the international agricultural forums of the Americas
IICA-organized “Chicas a Volar” rallies provide opportunities for professional growth and empowerment, say Costa Rican women
Close to 320 individuals have already participated in these female rallies, which provide training in the use of drones in agriculture and other fields.