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Rosalina Jarolin recognized as “Leader of Rurality” by IICA for her work to improve the quality of life of Paraguayan family farmers
The “Soul of Rurality” award recognizes her efforts to raise awareness among farmers of the municipality of Itá of the importance of associative undertakings as a means of achieving a better quality of life.
Guyana guarantees its support for the continental alliance promoted by IICA to reduce food insecurity in the Americas.
Zulfikar Mustapha, Agriculture Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, affirmed his country’s support during an official visit to IICA headquarters, describing the proposal as innovative in bringing countries together, working as a team and collaborating with food security in the region.
Deon Gibson of the Bahamas is recognized by IICA as a “Leader of Rurality” for his endeavors to reduce dependence on food imports in the Caribbean
Gibson was not born into a farming family, but he understood from a young age that The Bahamas needed to increase local food production to become stronger as a country.
IICA study maintains that Argentina’s Córdoba province has the potential to expand biofuel production, as a catalyst for economic, social and environmental development
The document, which was in the form of a book, was officially presented to Governor Juan Shciaretti at a public event in the city of Alta Gracia, in the presence of authorities, legislators, chamber representatives, private sector production entities and academics.
At the Summit of the Americas, IICA calls for collective action among countries of the Americas to combat food insecurity, foster sustainability and guarantee peace and democratic stability
At the Summit of the Americas, IICA presented concrete proposals for collective action among countries of the region, with a focus on strengthening and transforming their agrifood systems as a key tool for achieving food security, environmental sustainability, peace and democratic stability.
Summit of the Americas: U.S. announces multi-million dollar aid package for Central America, while IICA calls for a “hemispheric partnership” to tackle the food crisis
The panelists discussed actions and proposals that must be implemented in the Americas, by governments, the private sector, civil society and academia, in the face of mounting crises posed by the war in Eastern Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. The situation is triggering increases in the prices of food and energy, as well as disruptions in the trade of fertilizers, putting the people of the most vulnerable countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in a precarious position.