The role of the “hidden link” in agrifood systems marked the debate at the International Seminar of the INCATA project
Within the framework of the INCATA project, international experts met to discuss how the linkage between small-scale producers and agri-food MSMEs boosts rural development in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
From the Arctic to the Amazon: Rimisp launches book on indigenous food culture
The city of Cusco was the setting for the launch of “Indigenous Food Culture: Territory, Tradition and Transformation of Food Systems in the Americas”. This work, edited by Rimisp – Latin American Center for Rural Development, connects the voices, knowledge and flavors of ten indigenous peoples and nations of the continent, from Canada to the Amazon and the Andes.
Communities in Bolivia and Ecuador receive the latest pre-releases of the book “Indigenous Food Culture”.
Since the end of October, Rimisp and its territorial partners have visited communities in Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and Ecuador to present the publication. The cycle will culminate this December 1st with the launch event in Peru.
New pre-launches of the book “Indigenous Food Culture” are held in Mexico and Guatemala
The publication edited by Rimisp continued its route through Latin America with meetings in the Sierra Norte de Puebla and Alta Verapaz, paving the way for the official launch in Cusco, Peru.
Pre-launch of the book “Indigenous Food Culture” is held at the Misak barter fair
In the Resguardo de GuambĆa, municipality of Silvia, department of Cauca, Colombia, the first pre-launch of Rimisp’s publication took place. The activity was carried out within the framework of the Misak indigenous people’s ceremoniial barter fair, an event that brought together more than 3,000 people.
Ecuador: Rimisp and Prefectura de Pichincha promote rural community tourism
The Office of Rimisp – Latin American Center for Rural Development in Ecuador and the Autonomous Decentralized Government of the Province of Pichincha (GADPP) signed an Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement with the objective of strengthening community-based tourism enterprises in rural areas of the province.
Rimisp webinar addresses the future of indigenous food systems
The closing event of the “Networks for Agrifood Transformation” project offered a space for dialogue on the projections and challenges of the agrifood systems of the indigenous peoples of Latin America.
Chile: The formulation of the Extreme Zones Development Plan advances in Rapa Nui
An intense week of work included meetings and workshops with local stakeholders to review and complement a preliminary ten-year investment portfolio.
Rimisp and IICA sign agreement to boost agricultural sector in Colombia
The consolidation of this agreement is focused on different key points such as the development of family agriculture, bioeconomy, sustainable agri-food systems and the closing of existing territorial gaps in the country.
Rimisp participates in IV Decentralization 2025 Congress in Chile
Rimisp researchers Carolina Olcay and Natalia Slachevsky prepared the presentation comparing case studies in Chile, Ecuador and Peru.