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The workshop held at IICA Headquarters in San Jos\u00e9 brought together representatives from public institutions, academia, research centers, productive organizations and international cooperation in order to validate the strategic focus areas, goals and implementation mechanisms of the proposed roadmap as part of the elaboration of the 2026\u20132034 National Bioinputs Strategy. Photo: IICA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is actively providing comprehensive technical assistance and fostering collaboration with both national and international stakeholders in the agricultural sector to support Costa Rica\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) in the validation process of the country\u2019s upcoming 2026\u20132034 National Bio-inputs Strategy.<\/p>\n

According to an IICA press release, this effort was advanced during a workshop hosted at IICA\u2019s headquarters in San Jos\u00e9, bringing Costa Rica closer to the operationalization of a strategic framework aimed at guiding national initiatives, aligning diverse stakeholders, and establishing key priorities to enhance the development, application, and innovation of bio-inputs.<\/p>\n

The gathering saw participation from government agencies, academic institutions, research organizations, producer groups, and international partners, providing a high-level technical forum for reviewing and confirming the strategic focus areas, objectives, and implementation mechanisms outlined in the proposed plan.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, the overarching goal of the 2026-2034 Bio-inputs Strategy is to create favorable conditions\u2014covering regulatory, scientific, technical, and financial aspects\u2014that will enable the large-scale adoption of biological solutions. Achieving this will require a combination of supportive regulations, robust scientific validation, and economic feasibility.<\/p>\n

Key objectives of the initiative include:
\n– Decreasing reliance on imported chemical inputs.
\n– Enhancing the quality and sustainability of agricultural practices.
\n– Supporting the development of production chains and expanding market opportunities.
\n– Encouraging applied research, innovation, and the transfer of new technologies.
\n– Positioning Costa Rica as a regional leader in sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n

Marco Zapata, IICA’s representative in Costa Rica, emphasized, \u201cThe aim is to consolidate collaborative governance by aligning the work of the public sector, academia, the productive sector, the financial system, and international cooperation with the same national vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

The workshop also featured representatives from German cooperation agencies, notably the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), participating through the \u201cFrom Farm to Fork\u201d program and the \u201cDevelopment and use of bio-inputs for sustainable agriculture in Latin America\u201d project.<\/p>\n

This initiative is funded by FONTAGRO, a co-investment and financing mechanism dedicated to agricultural research, development, and innovation, and involves collaboration with the National Institute for Agricultural Innovation and Technology Transfer (INTA).<\/p>\n

IICA states that these international partnerships, coordinated through the IICA-led Hemispheric Bio-inputs Platform, are instrumental in enhancing the technical robustness of Costa Rica\u2019s strategy.<\/p>\n

The organization adds that they facilitate regional exchange of experiences, promote harmonization of approaches, accelerate the generation of scientific evidence necessary for scaling bio-inputs, and strengthen Costa Rica\u2019s position within the regional landscape of agricultural innovation rooted in biological solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is actively providing comprehensive technical assistance and fostering collaboration with both national and international stakeholders in the agricultural sector to support Costa Rica\u2019s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) in the 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