The IDB approved a US$125 million loan for Argentina

The IDB approved a US5 million loan for Argentina

Through this project “it is expected to improve the control of pests that affect the country’s zoo-phytosanitary heritage, increase the diagnostic capacity of plant and animal health laboratories, and reinforce research on oceanographic resources,” the entity specified. that it is in the process of electing its new president, and whose appointment could arise on November 20, when the Board of Governors is in session.

From the IDB they pointed out that the large dimensions of the Argentine territory, the diversity of ecosystems, the extension of its fluvial and land borders with five countries and the volume of agricultural trade generate risks of introducing diseases and pests, as well as considerable challenges to maintain the zoo-phytosanitary status of the country.

The loan will benefit more than one million private actors in the agricultural sectorsuch as agricultural producers dedicated to primary production, industry establishments, service, logistics and transport firms and members of the different links of the agri-food chains.

Likewise, the loan is intended to enhance “Inidep’s capacity to carry out fishing, oceanographic and marine resources research”, due to the impact of climate change.

The construction of laboratories and offices in the provinces along the maritime coast will also be financed, which will allow for better coordination with private operators in the fishing sector and with other institutions.while the design and construction of a modern research vessel with high capacity for oceanographic research will be financed, the IDB specified.

Finally, through the actions to strengthen fishing research capacities, it is expected to directly benefit more than five thousand operators in the fishing sector, mainly fishermen, scientists, technicians, researchers and shipowners, the agency reported.

Source: Ambito

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