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Bridgetown, Barbados

May 9, 2016

Capacities in Leptospirosis Diagnostic Testing in the CARIFORUM Region being boosted

The competence of professionals and diagnostic capacity within the Region regarding laboratory testing of Leptospirosis bacteria is being significantly upgraded, says IICA Barbados Head.   

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April 26, 2016

International food safety capacity in CARIFORUM to be boosted

Thanks to the EU, IICA and GMA, 60 professionals from the private and public sectors from across the CARIFORUM Region will benefit from rigorous food safety training in the HACCP System. 

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San José, Costa Rica

April 22, 2016

National Geographic photographs adorn IICA’s Headquarters

30 photographs and 18 floor graphics are raising awareness of the importance of strengthening global food security.

 

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Castries, Saint Lucia

April 14, 2016

IICA Responds to the Impact of Climate Change on the Small Ruminant Value Chain in Saint Lucia

Traditional small ruminant production system
vulnerable to climate change threats
 

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April 6, 2016

Latin America and Africa coordinate regional positions prior to the Codex Alimentarius meeting

A total of 35 nations participated in the Interregional Codex Alimentarius Colloquium, held in the United States and organized by the US Department of Agriculture and IICA.

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Washington, D.C.

April 1, 2016

USDA Updated Avian Influenza Preparedness Plan – Considerations on the Vaccine Use

By Dr. Horrys Friaça, Agricultural Health and Food Safety Specialist, IICA, horrys.friaca@iica.int

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Ottawa, Canada

April 1, 2016

International Forum WUSC and CECI

Members of IICA’s delegation to Canada participated in the 2016 International Forum, jointly organized by CECI and WUSC, in Ottawa on January 22 and 23, 2016. 

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Ottawa, Canada

April 1, 2016

Launch of the Global Pulse Innovation Platform (PIP)

The International Year of Pulses (IYoP) declared by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been marked by a plethora of activities in Canada. 

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Ottawa, Canada

March 31, 2016

Partnering for mutual benefits

The importance of partnerships is central to the Institute’s Medium Term Plan 2014 – 2018 and IICA Delegation in Canada is continually forging alliances as well as engaging in collaborations.

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