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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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Belize

July 20, 2018

Collaborators Roundtable Discussion

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development (MAFFESD) organized and chaired a collaborators roundtable that had the participation of representatives from various regional and international organizations.

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Belize

July 20, 2018

Farmers’ Forum under the theme – opportunities for linking agriculture to tourism

The IICA delegation formed part of local organizing committee for the recent Caribbean Food Crops Society meeting that was held in Belize City from 8th to 13th July.  The event was well attended with over 50 technical presentations, from speakers around the Caribbean, on their research to improve crop production, control pests, or mitigate against climate change. 

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Belize

July 20, 2018

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), sign a General Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC), represented by Dr. Kenrick Leslie, (PhD), Executive Director, and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture(IICA),  represented by Manuel Otero Justo, Director General have agreed to sign a General Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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Belize

July 20, 2018

54th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Food Crops Society

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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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IICA – OECS Agreement will help to boost food production in the Eastern Caribbean

Both organizations seek to promote sustainable development of the Caribbean region through actions focusing on the agrifood sector.Both organizations seek to promote sustainable development of the Caribbean region through actions focusing on the agrifood sector.

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