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October 17, 2022

IICA Leaders of Rurality highlight the contribution of rural women to food production and sustainable development in the Americas

Lorena Valdez, of Ecuador, and Haydée Anccasi, of Peru, recounted their experiences in a roundtable discussion organized by IICA, AECID and EFE to commemorate International Day of Rural Women.

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October 14, 2022

New Mexico State University and IICA to drive agricultural sustainability in arid and semiarid regions of the Americas and strengthen use of digital technology

The institutions signed a commitment that includes initiatives to be implemented in the short-term following a visit by IICA’s delegation, headed by Director General Manuel Otero, to NMSU’s campus.

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October 14, 2022

Digitization of agriculture improves its productivity, reduces its environmental impact and fosters social inclusion, agree experts convened by the World Food Prize Foundation and IICA

During a virtual forum organized by the two institutions within the framework of the Borlaug International Dialogue—considered the premier conference in the world on global agriculture—experts underscored the need for countries in the region to develop state policies on this topic.

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October 12, 2022

Belize draws on the experience of Paraguay to fuel the development of its livestock sector

With the support of IICA, Maris Llorens, a renowned Paraguayan livestock farmer and businesswoman, visited the Central American country of Belize to find out about challenges and opportunities in its livestock sector, as well as to share experiences and explore the potential for collaboration.

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October 11, 2022

Iconic mural that pays tribute to the agricultural and cultural wealth of the Americas is reinstalled at IICA Headquarters, in the presence of the Ambassador of Spain

Donated by Spain to IICA in 1981, the mural was restored and reinaugurated by the Spanish Ambassador to Costa Rica, Eva Martínez.

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October 10, 2022

“The Soul of Rurality”: book commemorating IICA’s 80 years of existence underscores the value and importance of silent leadership for agriculture and food security

The publication includes 80 profiles on people who have made, are making and will make a difference in the rural areas of the Americas, which are strategic areas for the food, nutritional and environmental security of the planet. The dual Spanish-English edition can be downloaded free of charge.

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October 7, 2022

IICA celebrated 80 years of service to rural development, with the official opening in Costa Rica of the Plaza of Agriculture of the Americas

There was also a presentation of the commemorative book “The Soul of Rurality”, which features profiles on outstanding leaders in agriculture in the Americas, including Sonia Murillo (Costa Rica) and Lorena Valdez (Ecuador), who took part in the celebrations.

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October 5, 2022

IICA celebrates its 80th anniversary with the launch in Costa Rica of the Plaza of Agriculture of the Americas

The plaza is a public space, established at the Institute’s Headquarters in the canton of Vásquez de Coronado, highlighting the value of agriculture and biodiversity and their importance to society.

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October 5, 2022

Costa Rican National Lottery pays tribute to IICA on its 80th anniversary

A special commemorative lottery ticket was presented to IICA by the Social Protection Board, the government entity that organizes the Costa Rican lottery. The draw will take place on Sunday, 9 October.

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