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Chief agricultural negotiator of the U.S. supports IICA actions to promote agricultural trade and the sustainability of small-scale producers in the Americas
Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, visited IICA headquarters and met with Director General, Manuel Otero, and other Institute authorities.Regenerative agriculture has the potential to improve soils, manage water more efficiently, and reduce climate vulnerability: IICA presents the options available to high-level State of Colorado officials
Ibrahim presented the advances achieved by IICA with regenerative agriculture, and shared with the visitors the results of the first Meeting of Leaders of Rurality of the Americas. Held by the Institute in San José in April 2024, it brought together more than 40 leaders from all parts of the continent who make a key contribution to the promotion of sustainable landscapes.In presenting the 2023-2043 State Policy for the Agrifood Sector (PESAH), Secretary of Agriculture of Honduras recognizes IICA’s technical support
The Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras, Laura Suazo, presented the 2023-2043 State Policy for the Agrifood Sector (PESAH), which will provide a roadmap to achieve the sustainable development of a key sector for the country. The Secretary recognized the technical support and contributions of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), which was represented at the launch event by its Director General, Manuel Otero.FAO, ECLAC, WFP and IICA warn that failure to eradicate hunger and malnutrition has a higher cost than solutions
According to a new special report by the agencies, the cost of inaction on hunger and food insecurity represents an average of 6.4% of the GDP of the countries studied.IICA Director General signs agreement with African agricultural research center FARA and highlights the importance of strengthening collaborative work between the Americas and Africa in digital agriculture, the bioeconomy and climate resilience
IICA and FARA, Africa’s principal agricultural research forum, signed an agreement on joint work that will foster closer links between the agricultural authorities of that continent and Latin America and the Caribbean.Make sustainable development processes in rural territories a priority focus area: meeting of leaders organized by IICA concludes with a call to governments and societies
At the meeting, the leaders had numerous opportunities to talk about their everyday work environment and pinpoint common aspects shared with fellow honorees.