[This article is also available in Spanish] The Artibonite Department in Haiti, with its 28,000 hectares of irrigated land in the Artibonite Valley, serves as the breadbasket of the nation for cereal production, including maize, sorghum, and rice. It’s the largest rice-producing region in the country, accounting for more than 50% of the total rice cultivation area. In the … [Read more...] about Empowering Agriculture in Haiti’s Artibonite Department with Solar-Powered Irrigation
An invisible enemy: antimicrobial resistance and its impact on the health of humans, animals and ecosystems
Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a convergence of risks that threaten the delicate relationship between human health and ecosystem health due to antimicrobial resistance. Having an integrated health approach from the early stages of a project's lifecycle allows us to prevent the exposure of populations and ecosystems to the risks and impacts arising from these … [Read more...] about An invisible enemy: antimicrobial resistance and its impact on the health of humans, animals and ecosystems
From Conventional to Climate-Resilient Integrated Coastal Zone Management Public Policy
The natural boundary between water and land is much blurrier than it appears on a map. If you live near a pristine natural coastline or beach, go there with a map in hand. If you compare the actual sea/land boundary you observe, with the map, you will see how they do not match (or just how vague the boundary is). Seawater is constantly moving due to the complex effects of … [Read more...] about From Conventional to Climate-Resilient Integrated Coastal Zone Management Public Policy
Why are technical studies key in the feasibility stage of infrastructure projects?
Imagine that you are planning next year's budget and identifying the projects to be contracted. The community is excited about the upcoming projects. Construction gets underway, but before long, you must deliver unwelcome news—these projects will require more time and prove more expensive than originally anticipated, leading to considerable dissatisfaction among the population. … [Read more...] about Why are technical studies key in the feasibility stage of infrastructure projects?
Lessons on Resilience and Innovation in Agri-Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
The agri-food systems across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are continuously subject to disruptions. One of the most recent and devasting disruptions was the COVID-19 pandemic. This public health emergency affected the region's agri-food sector, the economies of its countries, and the daily lives of its people. In this context, resilience and innovation were crucial to … [Read more...] about Lessons on Resilience and Innovation in Agri-Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean