in the most important specialized libraries of LAC. More information The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) recognizes that the management of information and knowledge is fundamental for improving agriculture and rural life in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Both information and knowledge are essential in decision making, in the fields of education and innovation, and in achieving competitiveness and sustainable development. References External links SIDALC Página oficial del CATIE IICA Agricultural databases Agricultural organizations based in the United States International environmental organizations International organizations based in the Americas Environmental organizations established in 1999 1999 establishments in the United States