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Renowned Argentinian singer Adriana Varela joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

The artist has taken part in IICA’s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards the agriculture and rural sectors amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Brazilian popular music artist, Adriana Calcanhotto, joins IICA’s tribute to agrifood chain workers

Leading Brazilian popular artist and “gaúcha” musician has added her name to IICA’s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on the agriculture sector and rurality amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The chairpersons of the parliamentary commissions on agriculture of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay discuss challenges during Covid-19

The Chairpersons of the Agriculture Commissions of the Chambers of Deputies and Senators of the Parliaments of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay participated in a virtual forum to discuss experiences and proposals for the sector within the context of Covid-19.

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Panamanian Erika Ender, one of the authors of the hit song Despacito, joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

The artist, whose successful career includes a Latin Grammy award for the worldwide megahit, has joined IICA’s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards the agriculture and rural sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Art, education and agriculture: new IICA platform underscores the value of agriculture in the Americas

The IICA agroycultura.iica.int webpage will provide a space for artistic expression that depicts the essence of agricultural activity and rurality in the hemisphere.

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Roberta Sá – yet another acclaimed Brazilian artist to join IICA’s tribute to agrifood chain workers

Roberta Sá, whose extensive career includes two Latin Grammy nominations, has joined IICA’s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on the agriculture sector and rurality amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Countries of the Americas express broad support for IICA’s strategy in light of the pandemic

The Special Advisory Commission on Management Issues (SACMI), which advises IICA’s General Directorate and is made up of nine countries, expressed strong support for the Institute’s strategy to overcome the challenges of the pandemic.

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Rural women in the Americas will share the challenges they are facing during Covid-19

A series of virtual forums will provide women throughout the hemisphere with a platform to discuss the effects of the pandemic and develop strategies that foster equity.

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High-level seminars: Leading specialists from the Americas analyze post-Covid-19 scenarios for the agrifood sector

IICA has organized a series of six virtual seminars to identify potential solutions and anticipate the policies that will be required to contribute to food security, economic recovery and trade in the wake of the pandemic.

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