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Linette Wawira (Kenya), “By focusing on quality and consistency, we were able to build trust and repeat business.”

25/03/2026
Linette Wawira founded Jiwa Farm Export Limited in Kenya during the COVID-19 lockdown, the objective was straightforward: supply fresh, reliable produce to local households. What began as a small grocery initiative has since grown into a GLOBAL G.A.P.-certified agribusiness serving...
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Linette Wawira (Kenya), “By focusing on quality and consistency, we were able to build trust and repeat business.”

STDF Penja Pepper Project (Cameroon): sustainability confirmed three years on
Multi-country Programme for Strengthening Trade Capacities (PRCC): support to MSMEs and professional organisations, and launch of bottleneck studies
Flashback 2015 : Training: sharing to ensure sustainability- an example from Ethiopia
Market access for fresh citrus, juice, essential oils and peel valorisation – new sector study now available
Strengthening the resilience of the ginger value chain in Nigeria: the strength of a structured partnership between public and private...
Pilot plot, fruit value chain: how a living laboratory is transforming agricultural practices in Nigeria
Nigeria: strengthening the SPS quality management system through capacity development of the national plant protection organisation (NAQS)
Tanzania: integrating the management of gender dynamics at the heart of horticultural companies
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#WorldFoodDay: Agrifood SMEs and businesses contribution to leaving no one behind
Celebrate resilient African and Caribbean MSMEs supporting sustainability, growth and inclusion
INNOVATIONS SERIES: Business Profiles of the SMEs showcased in the first 7 sessions
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Celebrate young African and Caribbean entrepreneurs
Celebrate resilient African and Caribbean MSMEs supporting sustainability, growth and inclusion
Caribbean Agrifood Business Series
Summaries of the five first IICA-COLEACP Caribbean Agrifood Business Sessions
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