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Grenada

August 1, 2018

IICA Grenada participated in a Workshop on the rapid multiplication of cassava plants to boost production and consumption of the crop

Farmers, extension officers and input suppliers benefited from the training.

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Panama is banking on agriculture to reduce inequality

Representatives of the public and private sector and international organizations defined strategies to provide stimulus to a promising new player.

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IICA present at the G20 Meeting of Agriculture Ministers

The Director General of the inter-American organization highlighted the agricultural sector’s contributions to development and held talks with high-ranking authorities of Brazil, China, Spain and Mexico.

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International organizations should join forces to promote the development of agricultural health in the region

Manuel Otero, the Director General of IICA, attended the IV Regional Meeting of International Organizations for Integration and Cooperation in Agricultural Health and Food Safety .

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Costa Rica

July 20, 2018

The Caribbean must reduce its multimillion-dollar food import bill, stated the head of the OECS

The Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Didacus Jules, signed an agreement with IICA to boost food production and safety in the countries of the region.

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Ottawa, Ontario

July 20, 2018

Attractive Opportunities for Women in the Cacao Sector

Women increasing the income base of families, communities and countries with chocolate!Women increasing the income base of families, communities and countries with chocolate!

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“It is not a matter of increasing the participation of rural women, but rather, of empowering them”

Renowned Brazilian sociologist, Miriam Abramovay gave a conference on gender and rural women at the IICA Headquarters.

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IICA fosters public-private dialogue and partnerships to transform the agriculture sector

A high-level forum, which was held during the 38th Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Institute, enabled multinational executives, public authorities and business leaders to share experiences.

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Costa Rica

July 18, 2018

Delegates of 17 countries approved IICA’s work plan for the next four years

The new road map proposed by the Director General of the inter-American organization, Manuel Otero, focuses on five core programs and promotes dialogue with the private sector.

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