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October 8, 2024

Heads of IFAD and IICA discuss with Latin American and Caribbean ambassadors in Rome agenda for boosting impact of joint efforts and strengthening resilience of rural communities

IFAD President Alvaro Lario and IICA Director General Manuel Otero reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening rural communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. They ratified their commitment in Rome, during a roundtable with ambassadors from the LAC region.

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October 7, 2024

IICA GUATEMALA CELEBRA 60 AÑOS DE COMPROMISO CON EL DESARROLLO AGROPECUARIO Y RURAL DEL PAÍS.

La Representación en Guatemala del Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) celebró sus 60 años de vida al servicio del desarrollo agropecuario y rural del país.

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October 7, 2024

Rural women entrepreneurs from the Andean, Central and North America regions receive training at IICA to achieve business autonomy and reduce technological gaps

The objective of the training was to equip the participants with the knowledge they require to manage the financial aspects of their businesses and incorporate technologies into their production processes. The aim was also to facilitate the development of skills that will enable them to improve the marketing of their products through the use of technological tools.

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October 4, 2024

With support from the United States Department of Agriculture and IICA, Caribbean countries strengthen their prevention and control of African Swine Fever, which threatens the region’s food security

During an intensive program of work, IICA and USDA experts collaborated closely with the Official Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security of Barbados, and developed strategies and field activities aimed at preventing this viral disease in the country and the Caribbean region.

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October 4, 2024

Bolivia strengthens the resilience of high Andean wetlands with the “Bofedal es Vida” program

The initiative promotes sustainable practices to preserve vulnerable ecosystems and enhance the resilience of high Andean communities and camelid livestock in the face of climate change

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October 3, 2024

With IICA’s support, FORAGRO renews and strengthens its commitment to science, technology and agricultural innovation in the Americas

At a strategic virtual assembly of the Forum of the Americas for Agricultural Research and Technological Development, the Institute launched a comprehensive proposal with three priorities for strengthening the program.

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September 27, 2024

Columbia University and IICA, along with international leaders and the President of Guyana, are building a narrative to explain to the world the strategic role of agriculture in Latin America

The goal of the joint work is to strengthen the agri-food systems in the region as providers of solutions in a global scenario of a growing population, political conflicts, and climate crises. The debate took place at Columbia University’s Forum, a venue for events that often shape the international public debate agenda.

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September 19, 2024

Columbia University and IICA convene international leaders to design new narrative illuminating essential role of Latin American agriculture for planet

The planned exchange is the result of a major effort by Columbia University's School of Climate and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The partnership is designed to shed light on the true contribution of agriculture in the region to food security, environmental balance and global social stability.

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September 13, 2024

Through IICA and AGRA, Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa strengthen cooperation to promote agricultural sustainability in two regions that are key to food security and conservation

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have underscored their decision to work together to enhance the role of Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean as territories that are key to guaranteeing the planet’s food security and environmental sustainability.

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