FFM+ Programme: over 700 requests for support received in one year – 58% from MSMEs

Fit For Market+ (FFM+) provides support to the horticultural sector in member countries of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). Its aim is to maintain and enhance the capacity of smallholders, farmer groups, and horticultural MSMEs to access national, regional, and international markets through the progressive and sustainable intensification of the horticultural sector, while adapting to changes in their operational environment due to COVID-19 and climate change.

As of early July, one year since its operational launch, FFM+ had received over 700 applications for support (AFS). The largest proportion (37%) of AFS come from West Africa, followed by East Africa (23%) and Southern Africa (20%).

The majority (58%) of AFS originate from horticultural companies, while service providers (15%) and smallholder support structures (13%) also submitted a significant number of AFS.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme implemented by COLEAD as part of the development cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union

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