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Bioeconomy in the yerba mate chain: IICA and Argentinean province of Misiones, known for its rich biodiversity and natural resources, make strides in developing a cooperation agenda focusing on production and the environment
The province has a longstanding tradition producing yerba mate, a plant species that has given rise to an industry of great economic and social importance, as a source of income for thousands of family farmers.
In Costa Rica, Microsoft/IICA technology competition for high school students will announce winning teams on November 15
At an in-person event at IICA Headquarters in San Jose, the members of the five finalist teams will present their proposed solutions to real agricultural problems, developed using the Minecraft Education technological platform.
CAF and IICA underscore the importance of environmental funding for climate change adaptation as well as synergies to support sustainability efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean
CAF’s 2023 Economy and Development Report (EDR) emphasizes three main ideas: the importance of adaptation, the need to contribute to global mitigation, and the urgent need to preserve natural capital as a key factor for development in the Americas.
At the 2023 Borlaug International Dialogue, IFAD, Guyana, the University of Nebraska and IICA explore ways and solutions whereby agriculture can help tackle the water crisis
The speakers were Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Zulfikar Mustapha, Minister of Agriculture of Guyana; Christopher Neale, Director of Research at the University of Nebraska’s Daugherty Water for Food Institute; and Fernando Schwanke, IICA Project Director. Margaret Ziegler, IICA Representative in the United States, introduced the panel members and moderated the discussion.
Agricultural producers from Argentina and Brazil strengthen ties during a visit organized by IICA
This occurred during three days of work in which they exchanged experiences on the progress made in agriculture in both countries in favor of greater sustainability.
At 2023 Borlaug Dialogue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and IICA Director General emphasize the importance of policies and actions to diversify producers’ income and strengthen family farming
In addition to discussing new diversified farming models with Vilsack, Otero informed the U.S. Secretary of IICA’s work related to rural development and building climate resilience alongside farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean.