The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Grenada Delegation officially commissioned its new office on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, during a ceremony held at its current location at 594 Concordia House, Archibald Avenue, St George’s.
The event brought together officials from the Ministries of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry and Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy, representatives from partner organisations, and other key stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
In his remarks, IICA Representative in the Eastern Caribbean States (ECS) Gregg Rawlins underscored the organisation’s enduring commitment to supporting Grenada’s agricultural development. He highlighted IICA’s 4 decades of partnership with the Government of Grenada, noting that the new office represents not just a physical relocation, but a renewed commitment to advancing technical cooperation, innovation, and sustainable agricultural growth.
“Today is more than just a change of address for the IICA Delegation in Grenada. It marks a new chapter in the story of IICA in Grenada — building on a legacy spanning more than 40 years of progress, and renewed commitment to our mission. This year, we celebrate 45 years of service to the agricultural sector in Grenada,” Rawlins remarked. “For the last 4 decades, the focus of IICA’s technical cooperation work in Grenada has been on strengthening agricultural resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability through strategic partnerships with national and regional institutions.”
Technical Specialist at IICA Grenada Gregory Delsol reflected on the practical impact of IICA’s work on the ground. He pointed to ongoing initiatives focused on capacity building and strengthening value chains. “Our work spans agricultural health and food safety — including African Swine Fever preparedness and the EU-funded SPS project — alongside strengthening MSMEs to boost trade readiness and product quality. We also support territorial development and family farming through initiatives such as sea moss processing, irrigation upgrades, white potato research, and apiculture development. Together, these efforts advance innovation, climate resilience, and institutional strengthening to enhance Grenada’s food and nutrition security and agricultural transformation,” said Delsol.
The office space also serves as the headquarters for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), reinforcing collaboration among institutions working toward environmental sustainability and climate resilience in the region.
Executive Director of PISLM Dr Ronen Francis said, “Today marks far more than just the opening of an office; it marks institutional maturity, it marks political confidence, and it marks a decisive step forward for Caribbean cooperation on land, soil and climate resilience.”
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry was represented by Minister for Agriculture Hon. Lennox Andrews, Permanent Secretary Isaac Bhagwan, and other senior officers.
In his address, Minister Andrews commended IICA for its longstanding contribution to Grenada’s agricultural sector and acknowledged the sustainable partnership between IICA and the PISLM. “The Ministry of Agriculture fully recognises the strategic importance of this work. As a Government, we are committed to creating an enabling environment where our partners can operate effectively and remain fully engaged on the ground in Grenada. Facilitating accommodation and institutional support for organisations such as IICA and PISLM is part of that commitment. Physical presence matters. When our partners are here, accessible and integrated, collaboration becomes easier, coordination improves, and implementation is accelerated. We do not see these institutions as external actors. We see them as integral partners in achieving our national agricultural objectives,” the minister stated.
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture has been operating in Grenada for the past 4 decades, working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to provide capacity building and technical assistance aimed at strengthening food security, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing livelihoods in rural communities.
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