Experts convened by the IDB, ECLAC, FAO, IICA and IFPRI highlight collective action and cooperation as key for strengthening agrifood trade in the Americas

At a workshop held at the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in San José, Costa Rica, experts stressed the importance of establishing partnerships between the public, private and academic sectors and multilateral organizations to boost trade in agrifood products in the Americas. The event, organized by the IDB, ECLAC, FAO, IFPRI and IICA, addressed the challenges facing the sector in an uncertain and constantly changing global context. It was emphasized that the region's agrifood trade not only meets domestic demands, but also contributes to global agrifood exports, strengthening sustainable development and food security. Participants called for international cooperation and coordination to address current challenges and promote agrifood trade in the region.