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Port of Spain, Trinidad

August 17, 2016

Food safety workshop prepares Caribbean exporters

IICA as lead implementing agency seeks to strengthen capacities in three major areas: legislation, coordination and capacity building.

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Washington, USA

August 9, 2016

Briefs from Washington: The United States of the Americas Food Security Act of 2016

Briefs from Washington is a contribution to IICA management from the IICA Representation in the USA. 

 

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Castries, St. Lucia

August 4, 2016

Sixteen small businesses strengthen their food safety capabilities

A regional training event focused on the requirements for better access to and participation of Caribbean agri-food companies in local and export markets.

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Bridgetown, Barbados

July 27, 2016

Comprehensive Traceability and Food Recall Systems integral to Safe and Competitive Food Systems, says IICA Barbados Head

Efforts are being made to strengthen the capacity of CARIFORUM countries to respond rapidly to food safety events through an action that aims to improve the traceability of food and the recall of food and food products.

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USA

July 22, 2016

Agricultural Profile of Nicaragua

IICA's CAESPA shares insight into the situation of agriculture and food security and the opportunities for the private sector in Nicaragua.

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USA

July 22, 2016

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — May – June 2016

Welcome to our Third Newsletter of 2016

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Washington, D.C.

July 19, 2016

Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report and Recommendations

Following 19 months of consultation and eight interim papers, the new report entrusted by the UK Government sets out recommendations to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in a global way. The report recommends the following specific steps to reduce demand.

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Washington, D.C.

July 22, 2016

President Obama Signs into Law the Global Food Security Act of 2016

The Global Food Security Act of 2016 will allow for the promotion of global food security, resilience, and nutrition that are consistent with the Feed the Future initiative

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Washington, D.C.

July 22, 2016

2016 World Food Prize Laureates Announced at Ceremony at the U.S. Department of State

Dr. Maria Andrade of Cape Verde; Dr. Howarth Bouis of the United States; Dr. Jan Low of the United States, and Dr. Robert Mwanga of Uganda were announced as the winners of the World Food Prize. The four individuals are being honored for their work in biofortification that has helped to curb hunger and malnutrition for millions of people.

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