AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries

AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries

As part of COLEAD’s efforts to strengthen the agri-food sectors in low- and middle-income countries, the AGRINFO programme, funded by the European Union, has been organising a series of webinars to provide stakeholders with critical information on evolving EU regulations and standards. These webinars are essential tools for helping partner countries navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure their agricultural exports remain competitive in EU markets.

The AGRINFO programme is designed to address the challenges posed by the EU Green Deal, the Farm to Fork strategy, and other EU regulatory changes that impact agricultural value chains. By delivering up-to-date, accessible, and actionable information, AGRINFO ensures that stakeholders—from professional organisations to national authorities—can effectively respond to these new requirements. The programme’s ultimate goal is to support sustainability, food safety, and market access, contributing to poverty reduction and food security in EU partner countries.

Diverse geographic coverage

The webinars organised under the AGRINFO programme have reached a wide range of countries across different regions, demonstrating the programme’s broad geographical scope. Countries involved in these webinars include:

• Sri Lanka
• South Africa
• Philippines
• India
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Tanzania
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Egypt
• Lebanon
• Dominican Republic
• Madagascar

Each of these webinars has been tailored to meet the specific needs of the country or region, addressing critical topics such as organic regulations, novel foods, oil standards, and more. The webinars have been organised in collaboration with local embassies, export promotion agencies, European Union Delegations and other stakeholders, ensuring that the information is relevant and accessible to the target audiences.

Engaging stakeholders for greater impact

The AGRINFO webinars play a crucial role in enhancing the capacity of national authorities, business membership organisations, and agri-food companies to comply with EU regulations. By offering insights into the latest regulations and standards, the programme equips stakeholders to better understand the implications of EU policies and leverage opportunities for market access.

By reaching countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America, the AGRINFO programme exemplifies COLEAD’s commitment to supporting sustainable, inclusive and resilient farming agrifood systems in low- and middle-income countries.

The AGRINFO programme is implemented by COLEAD and funded by the European Union (EU). This communication has been produced with the financial support of the EU. Its contents are the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the EU.