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Hunger and nutrition from belly-full to body-fuel
(2015)
Part I-Exploring Hunger, discusses the various definitions and interpretations of the word hunger, its causes and global efforts to eliminate its extreme forms. Particular focus is placed on Goal 1 of the Millennium ...
Cassava in the Caribbean region : a look at the potential of the crop to promote agricultural development and economic growth
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA)Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), 2016)
This document is an attempt to present an overview of the technological options that are currently available to promote increased productivity and competitiveness of the cassava crop. These options could become an excellent ...
Síntesis del informe anual 2013: por una agricultura competitiva y sustentable para las Américas: acompañamiento técnico con los pies en la tierra
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2013)
El informe contempla la gestión del IICA durante el periodo 2013-2014, donde se describen los logros llevados a cabo por la institución, se menciona una articulación del Sistema Hemisférico de Innovación Agrícola, en interés ...
Saint Lucia. IICA strategy 2014 - 2018
Presents the country strategy for the period 201-2018, taking into account the context analysis of the agricultural sector, the vision and trends in agriculture and rural life, the challenges and opportunities, the needs ...
Climate smart agriculture in the Eastern Caribbean States : a compendium of stories from farmers
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2017)
This compendium of experiences highlights some of the early actions that farmers across the region are implementing with success. While the Caribbean still faces signifcant challenges in
achieving sustainable agricultural ...
Dominica. IICA strategy 2014 - 2018
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2014)
Presents the country strategy for the period 201-2018, taking into account the context analysis of the agricultural sector, the vision and trends in agriculture and rural life, the challenges and opportunities, the needs ...
Family farming : considerations for agricultural policies in the Caribbean
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2019)
In 2014, the role of farmers in the Caribbean was brought into even sharper focus with the global effort to recognize and promote the concept of ‘family farmers.’ In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United ...
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. IICA strategy 2014 - 2018
Presents the country strategy for the period 201-2018, taking into account the context analysis of the agricultural sector, the vision and trends in agriculture and rural life, the challenges and opportunities, the needs ...
Informe anual 2012 Síntesis. 70 Años al servicio de la agricultura de las Américas
El presente informe presenta las acciones que formaron parte de la gestión del IICA durante el periodo 2012-2013. Las principales actividades del Instituto se orientaron a apoyar a sus Estados Miembros con instrumentos ...
Cassava and sweet potato. Suitability of popular Caribbean varieties for value added product development
(IICA, 2015)
The information presented herein is the outcome of a project, “Enhancing the Value Added Processing of Roots and Tubers in the Caribbean through the Transfer of Improved Technologies” funded by the Inter-American Institute ...