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Estados Unidos

June 6, 2018

IICA strengthens commitments to foster the adoption of trade facilitation standards for food products

The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) met with senior officials of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

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“La Niña” phenomenon transitions to neutral phase, but tropical cyclone season will be more intense

A virtual seminar organized by IICA analyzed the implications of these climatic conditions for agricultural health in Mesoamerica.

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Antigua and Barbuda

May 28, 2018

IICA Delegation in Antigua and Barbuda held its annual accountability seminar

One of the Institute’s main contribution during the past year focused on the support given to the rehabilitation and revitalization of the agricultural sector post Hurricane Irma.

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Trinidad and Tobago

May 28, 2018

IICA hosts annual accountability seminar in Trinidad and Tobago

The 40 participants of the accountability seminar represented public and private sector entities as well as development partners, educational institutions and producer organizations.

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Suriname

May 25, 2018

IICA Delegation in Suriname reports to its stakeholders the results of its 2017 Work Programme

Rural women, youth and indigenous communities benefited from the cooperation.

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Georgetown, Guyana

May 17, 2018

Guyana Simulation Exercise 2018

Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Consultant, 
Dr Mariano Bonet
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Approval of maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs

The agreement was made in Chicago, U.S.A. at the 24th session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food.  IICA and 15 of its member countries took part in the decision.

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“Guardians” of America’s seeds acquired state-of-the-art expertise in germbanks

This took place at a workshop at IICA’s Headquarters in San José, Costa Rica, which was  organized by Crop Trust for the second time in a Latin America country.

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Suriname

May 9, 2018

Experience capitalization: Two CANROP chapters share knowledge to increase their economic opportunities

Members of the Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers (CANROP) from Saint Lucia and Suriname realize the benefits of effective networking for mutual enhancement of their agri-businesses. 

 

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