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Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas engage in dialogue on achieving sustainable and inclusive agricultural productivity

International agricultural experts contributed their knowledge to the construction of a hemispheric agenda designed to help improve agricultural productivity in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

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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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IICA to contribute to discussions on food security at upcoming OAS General Assembly

The Director General of IICA called for continued hemispheric efforts to combat hunger during his presentation of the Institute’s Annual Report before the Permanent Council of the OAS.

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Summit of the Americas calls for promotion of greater investment in the agriculture sector

Mandate has its roots in the San Jose Declaration of Ministers of Agriculture 2011, signed in October of last year.

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IICA and SAGARPA issue invitation to participate in network on agriculture and the G20

Virtual platform will enable discussion with specialists and preparation of an academic document on agriculture and food security, which will also serve as a basis for decision-making within the hemisphere.

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Dominican Republic and Haiti to increase sanitary controls

Thanks to an agreement signed by IICA and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, and funded by the USDA, the quarantine services of that county and Haiti will be strengthened.

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October 6, 2015

CARIFORUM countries review international standards for plant health and agricultural trade

The workshop was supported by the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Project, being implemented by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

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IICA contributes to the international debate on challenges to food security posed by water scarcity

Panelists from organizations including the World Bank, CSIS and IICA discussed global challenges to build agricultural systems to accommodate the growing populations in Latin America, South Asia and the Middle East.

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OAS enlists IICA’s support in preparing document for upcoming General Assembly

The Institute will prepare a document that will serve as the basis for discussions on food security to take place within the framework of the OAS General Assembly this year.

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