IICA Belize and Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative sign agreement
By Zoila Palma: On August 26, 2026, IICA Belize and the Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Society Ltd. signed an agreement to implement the “Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Ltd Capacity and Value Chain Enhancement Project.” The agreement was signed by Willie Chan, Acting IICA Representative in Belize, and Mr. Orlando Ek, President of the Cooperative. The […] The post IICA Belize and Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative sign agreement appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
By Zoila Palma: On August 26, 2026, IICA Belize and the Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Society Ltd. signed an agreement to implement the “Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Ltd Capacity and Value Chain Enhancement Project.”
The agreement was signed by Willie Chan, Acting IICA Representative in Belize, and Mr. Orlando Ek, President of the Cooperative.
The Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Ltd Capacity and Value Chain Enhancement Project was selected for financing through the Non-Reimbursable Capital Fund for Territorial Initiatives and will strengthen the Cooperative’s productive, organizational, and commercial capacities, while supporting family farming and improved food and nutrition security.
IICA noted that it forms part of regional efforts led by SE-CAC in collaboration with IICA and financed by the Spain-SICA Regional Cooperation Programme (PCRES).
“IICA Belize is pleased to support initiatives that strengthen rural communities and promote sustainable agricultural development in Belize,” a statement said.
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