Sandra Borma

  • Innovation in action: tackling post-harvest diseases in dasheen in St Vincent and the Grenadines”

    • 04/12/2024
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    Innovation in action: tackling post-harvest diseases in dasheen in St Vincent and the Grenadines”   In St Vincent & the Grenadines, dasheen (taro) is more than a crop – it is a cornerstone of local agriculture and a major export commodity. However, post-harvest fungal diseases have posed significant challenges to maintaining quality during export, threatening market access and economic stability for farmers. To address this issue, COLEAD, in collaboration with ECTAD CARIBBEAN, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI)… +
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  • Seizing emerging opportunities: organic and bio-organic fertilizers for advancing soil health in Africa

    • 04/12/2024
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    Seizing emerging opportunities: organic and bio-organic fertilizers for advancing soil health in Africa   As part of its role in the multi-partner DeSIRA LIFT programme, COLEAD works closely with African research institutions and companies to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems. In particular, soil health. The potential of biofertilisers to improve soil health in Africa was a key theme at this year’s African Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS), organised by the African Union and held in Nairobi, Kenya, from… +
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  • Engaging young people in agriculture

    • 04/12/2024
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    Engaging young people in agriculture   A webinar to inspire and prepare the next generation, especially in horticulture On 21 November 2024, COLEAD organised an exceptional webinar in the framework of the FFM+ programme to address a crucial issue: how to attract and mobilise young talent to boost the horticultural sector and build a sustainable future? With a predominantly young population in Africa and a median age of only 18.3 years, the potential for revitalising this key sector is immense.… +
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  • COLEAD at ‘Online Educa Berlin 2024’: innovation and partnership on the agenda

    • 04/12/2024
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    COLEAD at ‘Online Educa Berlin 2024’: innovation and partnership on the agenda   As part of the Fit for Market+ (FFM+) programme, COLEAD continues to pave the way for sustainable advances in the horticultural sector of OACPS member countries. From 25 November to 7 December 2024, COLEAD undertook a mission combining participation in Online Educa Berlin (OEB) and strategic sessions at its Brussels office. This mission, led by Géraud Gnanga, Project Manager in the Training Department, reflects COLEAD’s commitment to… +
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  • Towards 2030: COLEAD and its partners unite to define the strategy of the association that will accelerate impact on the SDGs

    • 04/12/2024
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    Towards 2030: COLEAD and its partners unite to define the strategy of the association that will accelerate impact on the SDGs   On the 4th of December 2024, COLEAD’s board of directors, management and financial partners gathered in a Consultative Committee (CC) meeting to lay the foundations for the definition of COLEAD’s strategy for 2030, the date that will serve as the global reference point for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on its experience and strengths, COLEAD’s ambition… +
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  • COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals

    • 29/10/2024
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    COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals   We are pleased to announce that COLEAD has become a shareholder in Kampani, an impact-focused investment fund specializing in long term financing of SMEs and cooperatives in the agri-sector. This strategic alignment supports our mission to amplify the agricultural sector’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (S DGs). Kampani addresses the investment needs of businesses in the “missing middle”, offering funding between €100,000 and €500,000, with… +
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  • Jane Maina inspires us and you?

    • 29/10/2024
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    Jane Maina inspires us and you?   Since 2006, Jane Maina has been the Managing Director of Vert Ltd, a Kenyan company specialising in the production and export of fresh and processed produce (mainly to the EU and the USA). The company sells its vegetables (green beans, snow peas, baby corn, baby carrots, etc.) and dried mangoes on the international market. In 2019, Jane has decided to diversify and expand into the production of mango and passion fruit pulp for… +
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  • Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme

    • 29/10/2024
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    Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme   We are thrilled to announce the milestone achievement of receiving the 1000th application for support through the FFM+ programme. This request exemplifies the growing impact of the programme, which continues to play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of the member countries of the OACPS,  particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. The 1000th request was made by a small,… +
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  • Tackling an epidemic that is wiping out ginger production in Nigeria: an example of a successful progressive and participatory approach 

    • 29/10/2024
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    Tackling an epidemic that is wiping out ginger production in Nigeria: an example of a successful progressive and participatory approach   In response to a devastating disease outbreak that has wiped out 85% of ginger production in Kaduna State, Nigeria, COLEAD has worked under FFM+ with local and international partners to develop a phased strategy to mitigate the impact and restore ginger production. Ginger is an important economic crop for Nigeria. Kaduna is the hub of Nigeria’s ginger production, known… +
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  • Rome, 7-11 October 2024: COLEAD and IPPC (FAO) join forces to strengthen national phytosanitary systems

    • 29/10/2024
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    Rome, 7-11 October 2024: COLEAD and IPPC (FAO) join forces to strengthen national phytosanitary systems   The COLEAD IPPC workshop, held in Rome from 7 to 11 October 2024, brought together 46 participants, including PCE (Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation) Facilitators, National PCE Coordinators and Heads of National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) (12 online and 34 face-to-face). The focus was on sharing best practices and promoting peer-to-peer learning, while working together on the development of nine projects from Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Malawi,… +
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