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October 26, 2017

Manuel Otero is elected Director General of IICA

On 15 January 2018, the Argentinian veterinarian will assume his new position for a period of four years.

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San Jose

October 17, 2017

Publication from IICA seeks to strengthen sustainable development in Family Farming in the Caribbean

The document compiles studies carried out between 2015 and 2016 in four countries of the region.

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

An innovative mechanism for research impact: the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

IICA is proud to serve in the Advisory Council on Forging Innovation Pathways to Sustainability.

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Portland, Oregon/ USA

October 12, 2017

The 9th Annual Inter-American Commission for Organic Agriculture (ICOA) conference strengthens the advancement of organics in the Americas

The conference discussions centered on the latest research, challenges and opportunities for organic agriculture and trade in the Americas.

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Latin America and the Caribbean

Two short videos were produced to show the technologies and practices of the SRI, which is being validated in Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — July – August 2017

Welcome to our fourth edition of 2017!
 

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October 11, 2017

Costa Rica will be the venue for the upcoming meeting of the Inter-American Board of Agriculture

Ministers from thirty-four countries in the hemisphere will meet at IICA Headquarters to be informed of the results achieved by the Institute over the last eight years and to elect a new Director General.  

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Ottawa, Ontario

October 2, 2017

Internship Experience by Emily Walsh

Emily visiting the Mayor's Rural Expo &
Food Aid Day.

Hello my name is Emily Walsh and I have recently completed a Research and Internship Assistance Program (RIAP) position in Ottawa with IICA Delegation in Canada. This was a two-part internship with different organizations. I spent the first phase with 4-H Canada, and finished the assignment with IICA’s Delegation in Canada.

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Ottawa, Ontario

October 2, 2017

RIAP Award Recipient benefits from Canadian experience

According to Eksi Edwards: "Like IICA, the 4H program focus mainly on agricultural development, rural well-being and the involvement of youths in agriculture. While global warming is upon us, there is a lot to be achieved by allowing these two organisations to work together since the both are working on the UN sustainable development goals".

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