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April 20, 2017

Ambassadors acknowledge IICA’s contribution to development in their countries

The Director General of IICA presented the Institute’s 2016 Annual Report to the Permanent Council of the OAS. Country representatives highlighted the Institute’s contributions to agriculture in the hemisphere.

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April 19, 2017

Canadians’ love for chocolate could prove useful in supporting agricultural communities in Peru

The average consumption of cacao in Canada amounts to 6.4 kilos per person each year, making the country as the ninth largest consumer of chocolate in the world.

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Pamaribo, Suriname

April 10, 2017

IICA’s contributions in Suriname boost agricultural and rural development

The IICA Representative in Suriname reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the main achievements in 2016 and presented the main focuses for 2017.

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Grenada

March 31, 2017

​IICA Grenada accounts to its stakeholders

The Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada, on behalf of Minister Yolande Bain-Horsford, acknowledged IICA´s contribution to the agricultural sector and to the socio-economic development of the country.

 

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Ottawa, ON

March 30, 2017

Making Agriculture Research & Innovation more Impactful

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) recently had representatives from each geo-political region deliberating strategies for working together to address challenges facing global agriculture, against the backdrop of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Ottawa, ON

March 30, 2017

North American Workshop on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery

IICA Canada participated in the North American Workshop on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery held in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 28th and March 1. 

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Ottawa, ON

March 30, 2017

Indulging in Chocolate & Supporting Developing Farming Communities

Did you know that by eating chocolate you could be supporting farming communities in developing countries?  From cacao seeds to cocoa beans to chocolate bars – a value chain that provides opportunities for trade and development in cacao producing countries.

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Ottawa

March 28, 2017

Representative’s Corner – 1st Quarter of 2017

The year was off to a great start for the IICA Delegation in Canada in the 3 main themes reflected in our revised Country Strategy -   technical cooperation projects with Canadian partners, technical addressing technical capacity in member states and maintaining interest and support of Canadian Government.

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — January – February 2017

Welcome to our first edition of 2017!  2017 is a very special year for us. This year, we will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of IICA.

 

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