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G20 will tackle obstacles to the achievement of global food security

In June, the leaders of the G20 will discuss the recommendations made by the Vice-Ministers of Agriculture and other entities such as IICA for strengthening the agricultural sector and increasing its contribution to food production worldwide.

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In Belize: IICA signs cooperation agreement with the European Union

The goal is to strengthen the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute.

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Nations will promote agricultural development to strengthen food security in the Americas

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the hemisphere charged IICA and the OAS General Secretariat with supporting multilateral actions being implemented in the region to ensure food and nutritional security.

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G20 asked to encourage investment to improve agricultural productivity

ICA organized a forum to discuss the interagency report that recommends that the G20 leaders act in favour of agriculture in order to improve its contribution to food security.

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June 21, 2012

IICA inaugurates WTO Reference Center

The new technical information and training center will provide the Institute’s member countries with informative material, in print and on line, useful in making decisions related to agriculture and trade.

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Results of PAF production chains program presented in El Salvador

National authorities and authorities from IICA met with beneficiaries of the largest program in El Salvador in support of agriculture.

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Technical assistance: vital for funding and agricultural insurance

IDB, CABEI and USAID presented, in coordination with IICA, an overview of funding and insurance for agriculture in Central America, and the challenges yet to be resolved.

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IICA: Increase in prices of agricultural products is temporary

IICA report calms fears that the hike in the prices of corn, soybeans, and wheat will cause a food crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean similar to the one that occurred in 2007-2008.

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IICA prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary

Participating in the ceremony will be the President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, and the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Ertharin Cousin.

 

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