New partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD) : increased support for a more equitable, secure and sustainable horticultural sector in sub-Saharan Africa
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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COLEAD is pleased to announce new funding from the French Development Agency (AFD) to provide sustainable support to the horticultural sector in sub-Saharan Africa. This three-year project builds on the efforts of previous phases of the Fit for Market programme and aims to reduce poverty while improving food and nutrition security in the region. Supporting agripreneurs The specific objective of the project is to support smallholder farmers, farmer groups and small and medium enterprises to maintain and improve their access… +Patricia Zoundi Yao, entrepreneur and African champion of sustainable development, is an inspiration to us. What about you?
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Patricia Zoundi Yao is a social entrepreneur, impact leader, and dedicated advocate for rural Africa. She is committed to fostering sustainable agriculture, a more inclusive economy, and the promotion of local value chains. At the crossroads of agriculture, technology, and social development Patricia Zoundi Yao is not just any entrepreneur. She embodies a new generation of changemakers in Africa, bridging the worlds of agribusiness, inclusive technology, and the empowerment of rural women. She is the founder of Canaan Land, an… +Anna Seck – From executive assistance to responsible entrepreneurship: a journey that inspires. What about you?
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Mrs Anna Seck, based in Senegal, embodies a remarkable journey of determination, resilience and commitment to excellence. Married and the mother of three, her academic career was interrupted by marriage and her first pregnancy in her final year of secondary school. A brilliant student, she was unable to pursue higher university studies – a regret that lingers as she still aspires to one day to resume an academic path, a symbol of personal achievement. A non-linear journey, guided by willpower… +AGRINFO: Improved tools to track EU regulations and strategic outreach to Latin America
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
AGRINFO continues to keep its network informed of new and upcoming changes to EU Regulations. Use of the service is growing, and the clear and accessible explanations about new rules are receiving very positive feedback. Keeping up with new Regulations remains challenging for exporting countries, with large numbers of rule changes affecting all agri-food sectors, and covering multiple areas of law. Improvement of the AGRINFO.EU website In response to feedback from users, several improvements to the AGRINFO website were made.… +A year of action to support agricultural cooperatives/ companies in Africa: COLEAD and the Shared Interest Foundation reflect on a promising partnership
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Between February 2024 and February 2025, COLEAD, in partnership with the Shared Interest Foundation (SIF), designed and implemented a capacity building programme for eight selected agricultural cooperatives / companies (coffee, cocoa, vegetables) in Rwanda, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire. A four-part support approach The support pathway was structured around four key actions, tailored to the needs of each cooperative following an initial diagnostic assessment: Organisational and financial diagnostics : Each cooperative benefited from an analysis of its governance and financial management… +Closure of NExT Kenya: “Asante sana! Let’s build on the programme’s legacy together”
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Uncategorized
The closing workshop of the NExT Kenya (New Export Trade Kenya) programme took place in Nairobi on 28 March 2025, marking the end of a five-year journey to strengthen horticultural value chains in Kenya. Led by COLEAD and funded by the European Union to the tune of €5 million, the programme brought together a wide range of public and private partners to address key challenges in the sector, while laying the foundations for long-term transformation. A resilient programme in a… +Launch of the PASA-Côte d’Ivoire programme: A strong commitment to food safety and sustainable development in the Ivorian agricultural sector
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
The Food Safety Support Programme for the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (PASA-Côte d’Ivoire) is funded by the European Union under the Support Programme for Sustainable Forestry and Agri-Food Systems (PASSAD). It is part of the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 for Côte d’Ivoire and also supports the objectives of the second phase of the National Agricultural Investment Programme (PNIA 2). The European Union Delegation (EUD) in Côte d’Ivoire has entrusted COLEAD with the implementation of this programme. PASA Côte d’Ivoire… +Africa : sustainability of agribusiness SMEs ; COLEAD’s Self-Assessment System shows progress achieved over 5 years – the case of Kenya
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
As part of its holistic approach to sustainability, COLEAD has developed a Sustainability Self-Assessment System (SAS) over the past ten years and through the FFM programmes. This system is designed to help agricultural stakeholders – particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives and producer groups – analyse their practices, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and make progress towards more responsible and competitive agriculture. The SAS is based on four key objectives: To create a dynamic of continuous improvement… +Caribbean Agrifood Business – Spotlight on session #16 of the IICA COLEAD series: cross-border value chains
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
A strategic collaboration for Caribbean agriculture Since June 2021, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and COLEAD have joined forces through the FFM+ programme in the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series. This initiative highlights the innovations and successes of farmer-led agribusinesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Caribbean region. The series is driven by a common vision: to build a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive Caribbean agricultural sector. It promotes business models that are economically viable, environmentally… +Pacific: 60 villages, 1,200 farmers committed to sustainability and export with Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands
- 08/04/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
As part of the FFM+ programme, Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) has just completed its sustainability assessment using COLEAD’s Sustainability Self-Assessment System (SAS). KPSI: a company serving rural communities KPSI is a social enterprise and a major player in agricultural exports. For more than 20 years, it has been working to improve the livelihoods of 1,200 smallholder farmers in 60 villages in the Solomon Islands. The company purchases virgin coconut oil (VCO) and cocoa beans at fair prices and processes… +