El Diario reports: WB suggests Bolivia to improve human development policies With the growth of the Bolivian workforce, the World Bank (WB) recommended that the authorities improve human development policies that would allow to train citizens of working age for the next three decades. The WB specialist Marcio Cruz, said that Bolivia has been classified…
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Bolivian Amazon in peril: Study alerts about endangered species
El Diario reports: Deforestation accelerates the destruction of biodiversity: Study alerts about endangered species More than half of the species of trees in the Amazon are in danger of extinction, according to a study by a team of 158 researchers from 21 countries and disseminated by the Center for Research and Promotion of Farmers (CIPCA)….
Beekeepers are ready to export honey to Germany
Oswaldo Ramos reports for El Deber: Beekeepers are ready to export honey to Germany In the Germanic country, at the Anuga fair, three types of honey were preented: Chiquitano, Chaco and tropical. The Beekeepers Association of Santa Cruz (ADAPICRUZ) achieved a commitment to place on the German market an annual total of 50 tons of…
The Bolivian cocoa, among the 14 best in the world
Pagina Siete reports: The Bolivian cocoa, among the 50 best in the world The Bolivian Amazon cocoa is among the 50 best in the world. It will be nominated today [10/28/2015] in France, where the awards called the International Cocoa Awards is organized. This important event, recognizes every two years, the work of farmers and…
Scots charity helps Bolivian community get more out of cacao
Ilona Amos reports for Scots charity helps Bolivian community get more out of cacao EVERYONE loves chocolate. Now a Scottish charity is helping indigenous communities in the Amazon jungle take advantage of the world’s favourite guilty pleasure to safeguard their future and protect the local environment. The cacao that grows wild in Bolivia’s rainforests has…
Diego Moscoso Balanza: A young Bolivian leader at the summit on food security
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: A young Bolivian leader at the summit on food security Agronomist Diego Moscoso Balanza proposed a permaculture design. Diego Moscoso Balanza was one of the more than 100 young people from around the world who participated in the World Agricultural Youth Summit held in Australia in August. His proposal…
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