The COLEAD Market Insights department translates qualitative and quantitative data into a deeper understanding of markets and concrete initiatives for our partner beneficiaries that facilitate their B2B matchmaking and decision-making process, driving their sustainable development. They recently published a study on organic trade of fruit and vegetables, with a focus on Africa-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) origins, available in COLEAD’s library. The organic study focuses on the fruit and vegetable sector and products from ACP producers. Along with a detailed analysis of production… +

Each year, World Environment Day focuses global attention on pressing environmental challenges and celebrates actions that create a more sustainable world. The impacts of climate change have emerged as one of the most devastating factors contributing to environmental degradation, while the leading causes of climate change, such as fossil fuel extraction and deforestation, directly harm the environment. Increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, temperature anomalies, and natural resource depletion are causing vulnerable communities and ecosystems to face challenges… +

On Tuesday 6 June, 4:30-6:30 PM UTC+2, Affiong Williams will present her business during a side event on Boosting intra-Africa trade: the agricultural midstream in the value chain organised by FARA, IFAD and the COLEAD at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8). The session will be held online and on-site in Durban, South Africa. Online participants have to register using this link. Find the concept note here and biodata here. Live interpretation in English and French will be… +