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Panama City, Panama

January 31, 2025

Attending the CAF Latin America and Caribbean Economic Forum alongside presidents and world leaders, the Director General of IICA stresses that agrifood systems are key to the development of the region

During the meeting—held at the Panama Convention Center—the participants agreed that the region is at a critical juncture. It must now reimagine its future and chart the course towards an economy in which productivity and well-being of the entire population go hand in hand, based on the region’s natural resources and its young and vibrant population.

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San José

January 30, 2025

IICA and Endeavor, the world’s leading network of high-impact entrepreneurs, join forces to spur AgTech development in the Americas

Under the partnership, these organizations will develop the Agtech Accelerator training program, to benefit startups working to provide technological solutions to foster agricultural productivity and sustainability.

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Brasilia, Brasil

January 21, 2025

Countries producing animal protein must adequately fund their public veterinary services to avoid jeopardizing their exports, warned James Roth, an expert from Iowa State University

The specialist stated that the continent currently has a good phytosanitary status in the main animal protein-producing and exporting countries but must be prepared to respond to potential disease outbreaks and provide confidence to its trading partners.

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Berlín, Alemania

January 17, 2025

Leaders of Rurality of the Americas are protagonists at major global forum on Food and Agriculture in Germany through photo exhibition organized by IICA

The photographs on display in the German capital showcase the day-to-day work of men and women from the rural territories of the Americas, who work to produce the food consumed in the cities, while also contributing to the well-being of their communities and the conservation of the environment and biodiversity.

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January 15, 2025

In Austria, Director General of IICA explores research projects with authorities from one of the world’s largest scientific institutions in the field of environmental studies

IIASA produces scientific knowledge in systems analysis to collaborate with governments in building actions and policies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, reducing the environmental impact of human activities, and improving the resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems.

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España

January 13, 2025

IICA photo exhibition to showcase the day-to-day work of the Leaders of Rurality of the Americas in Berlin, at one of the world’s most important forums for discussions on food and agriculture

IICA is to hold a photo exhibition in Berlin thanks to the collaboration of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

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San José

January 10, 2025

In Europe, IICA Director General will strengthen cooperation on nuclear technology use in agriculture and will participate in a global food forum, along with ministers from the sector 

He will sign a memorandum of understanding with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Austria; will visit the Headquarters of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and for the second consecutive year will attend the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin.

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Lima, Perú

December 13, 2024

Officials from CAN member countries strengthen their agrifood trade capacities, with the support of IICA

The aim of the activity, which was held at the Headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Andean Community in Lima, was to analyze the main mechanisms and principles that foster international agrifood trade and regional economic integration in CAN, as a means of fostering more effective participation in international forums and joint actions to strengthen agrifood systems, as well as to facilitate access to regional and international markets.

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San José, Costa Rica

December 12, 2024

With global production growing by 50% over the past decade, liquid biofuels continue to consolidate their position as a key tool for the energy transition, reveals the latest edition of the IICA Atlas

The latest edition of the Atlas focuses on biofuels such as bioethanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuels, with information drawn from bibliographic sources and complemented by statistical data on raw materials, production trends, and regulatory policies.

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