SICA Region

Resources

(52 records )

Sustainable transformation of the dairy chain in the SICA countries [ES]

"Sustainable transformation of the dairy chain in the SICA countries" developed by Danilo Pezo, was presented at "Session 2: Transformative cases and experiences” in the “Hemispheric Dialogue: Transformative and Scalable Experiences for a New Generation of Public Policies for Agrifood Systems," held on October 8, 2025, at the IICA Headquarters in San José, Costa Rica.

Resource type:Presentation

Sustainable Transformation of the Dairy Chain in SICA Countries [ES]

This policy brief (2025 No. 4) outlines strategies to promote sustainability in the region's dairy chains. These strategies leverage technological advances, the innovative practices of leading producers and processors, and existing policy instruments and frameworks at the country level. The brief also references other international initiatives that promote more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agri-food systems.

Resource type:Policy brief

FECALAC: International trade of dairy products in Central American countries 2005 to 2024 (projection)

This technical report analyzes the evolution of international trade of dairy products in Central America during the period 2005-2024, including future projections. The document presents statistical data on regional milk production, which shows sustained growth from 3,110 million kilograms in 2005 to 4,332 million in 2023, with a coefficient of determination R² = 0.9569. It examines in detail the behavior of total imports, both regional and extra-regional, evidencing a significant increase in the volume of imports equivalent to fluid milk (ELF) of 412 million kilograms and a value of 1,325 million dollars in 2024. The analysis includes the importance of establishing harmonized regulations to facilitate intraregional trade and improve the competitiveness of the Central American dairy sector.

Resource type:Presentation

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Evidences

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Starting Weight of Holstein Heifers in the Tropics

The 166 kg represents the average initial live weight of 6.5-month-old Holstein heifers under tropical conditions in El Salvador (Corea et al., 2020).

Feed Conversion in Heifers with High RUP

The 124 g LWG/kg DM represents the average feed conversion with 360 g/kg CP of RUP, being 10 g LWG/kg DM higher than with 260 g/kg CP of RUP (Corea et al., 2020).

Crude Protein Content in Cowpea vs Pangola Hay

The 151 g/kg DM represents the crude protein content in cowpea hay, being 95.5 g/kg DM higher than pangola grass hay (55.5 g/kg DM) (Corea et al., 2020).

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Investments and Public Expenditure

(17 records - USD 217,994,345.00 )

Dairy Hub Project - Honduras

Initiative aimed at revitalizing the Honduran dairy sector through training for small producers, technical assistance, technology transfer, and strengthening quality practices in milk production. The project seeks to increase productivity, improve health standards, and formalize milk collection and processing for the benefit of more than 1,000 farms, contributing both to the sustainability of the value chain and to national food security.

Implementation- Ongoing

School Glass of Milk Program

The School Glass of Milk Program is a national initiative established by law that guarantees the minimum consumption of two glasses of fluid milk of national production per week to students of preschool and basic education in public educational centers. The program articulates national milk production with school feeding through a supply mechanism that involves associations, cooperatives and independent producers. The milk is industrially processed with UHT technology and distributed directly to schools, replacing the powdered milk that was previously delivered. The program has legal support through Decree No. 304 of 2013 "Law of the School Glass of Milk Program" and benefits more than 2,200 Salvadoran ranchers organized in about 30 associative groups.

Completed

Guatemalan Dairy Campaign

The Chamber of Milk Producers of Guatemala, the Jersey Cattle Breeders Association, the Southeastern Cattle Ranchers Association, and Cooproleche joined forces to create the permanent campaign "Guatemalan Dairy Products." This initiative promotes the consumption of local dairy products to support all actors in the dairy value chain in Guatemala.

Implementation- Ongoing

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Policy frameworks

(25 records )

Climate Smart Agriculture Strategy for the SICA Region (2018–2030)

The Climate Smart Agriculture Strategy for the SICA Region (2018–2030) establishes a comprehensive framework to transform agri-food systems in response to the effects of climate variability and climate change. It recognizes that SICA countries face simultaneous challenges related to productivity, food security, and the need to build climate resilience in vulnerable rural contexts. The strategy articulates three strategic axes aimed at increasing sustainable productivity, strengthening risk management, and promoting resilient and low-emission agricultural landscapes. Likewise, it incorporates an inclusive approach that integrates women, rural youth, indigenous peoples, and other actors, ensuring participation and social equity. Finally, it establishes a regional governance structure for implementation, ensuring coordination among SICA countries and multiple technical, scientific, and productive sectors.

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Good practices

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Food and Nutritional Security for Children and Salvadoran Households (SANNHOS)

The SANNHOS program is a joint United Nations initiative that seeks to strengthen food and nutritional security in El Salvador, focusing on three municipalities in the Chalatenango department. The program works with 600 vulnerable families to establish sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient food systems. It strengthens the regulatory framework and governance in FNS at national and local levels with a gender and human rights approach. Interventions include improvements in feeding, nutrition and health practices, especially for children under 5 years old, pregnant women and women of reproductive age. The program promotes active participation of women in training processes and productive enterprises to improve decision-making about family health.

Completed

Agricultural Research Capacities in Central America and Dominican Republic

This technical cooperation seeks to contribute to increasing agricultural productivity in the region through improving the efficiency of agricultural research systems in Central America and the Dominican Republic. It focuses on overcoming the limitations these systems face in achieving their mission through the collection and analysis of data on agricultural science and technology indicators. The initiative includes updating ASTI indicators for the 2013-2020 period, analyzing the performance of research systems, and disseminating results.

Completed

Special Trust for the Agricultural Sector - FIDEAGRO (ES)

FIDEAGRO is the Special Trust for the Agricultural Sector of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, administered by the Agricultural Development Bank since 2012. It supports micro-producers through loans, guarantees, and interest rate subsidies, as part of the reengineering of state banking.

Implementation- Ongoing

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Dialogue rooms

(2 records )

Measures against Foc TR4 – IICA Musaceae Network

Towards a New Generation of Public Policies for Agri-food Systems in the Americas

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