The critical role of gender equality in sustainable development
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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The critical role of gender equality in sustainable development On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, we celebrated in March the significant contributions of women in agri-food systems around the world. The agri-food sector is a major source of employment for women, with an estimated 66% of women in sub-Saharan Africa working in the sector. However, women often face discrimination and constraints that limit their productivity and earning potential. Understanding the root causes that limit women’s participation in… +Final evaluation of the FFM and FFM SPS programmes
- 10/04/2024
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Final evaluation of the FFM and FFM SPS programmes Launched in 2016 and 2019 respectively, the FFM and FFM SPS programmes have built on the valuable lessons learned from COLEAD’s previous initiatives, amongst other the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP & PIP2) and the Development of Food Safety Systems (EDES), funded by the European Union (EU), and the Organisations of ACP States (OACPS). With funding from the EU, the OACPS and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) of €25 million… +18 months after FFM+ launch: over 900 applications received and 300 development projects underway
- 10/04/2024
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18 months after FFM+ launch: over 900 applications received and 300 development projects underway Support for the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme has been designed to contribute to the transition of agriculture in the member countries of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) towards a more sustainable agricultural and food system by integrating the priority areas for action set out in the EU Green Pact’s Farm to Fork Strategy. FFM+ has been designed and implemented… +Flashback 2005: task forces in the fruit and vegetable sector, strengthening public-private dialogue
- 10/04/2024
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Flashback 2005: task forces in the fruit and vegetable sector, strengthening public-private dialogue (Source : PIP Magazine, July 2005) “(…)The European Union defines specific food safety and phytosanitary standards for all types of food, whether produced on its territory or imported from third countries. Naturally the ACP fruit and vegetable export sector is obliged to abide by these rules. In that context, ACP private operators and the public sector have to work together to develop strategies enabling them to… +COLEAD at the world banana forum: advocating for a sustainable future in the banana industry
- 10/04/2024
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COLEAD at the world banana forum: advocating for a sustainable future in the banana industry In an important step towards sustainable development in the banana industry, COLEAD participated in the Fourth Global Conference of the World Banana Forum. This world event, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), took place on 12-13 March at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. It brought together stakeholders from around the world to focus on promoting sustainable practices… +Sustainable mango production in Mali
- 10/04/2024
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Sustainable mango production in Mali As part of its efforts to increase the competitiveness through the adoption of sustainable practices by Malian companies, COLEAD organised two intensive training sessions on GlobalGAP Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 in Bamako, Mali, as part of the Fit For Market Plus programme. These training sessions, organised in response to growing demand from local companies exporting mangoes to the European Union, aimed to bring food safety and sustainable management practices in line with… +DRC: training supervisors in Bukavu to help producers meet market demands
- 10/04/2024
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DRC: training supervisors in Bukavu to help producers meet market demands As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting excellence and sustainable development within agricultural cooperatives, COLEAD recently organised a training session for supervisors of producer support structures in Bukavu as part of its Fit For Market Plus programme. The initiative, which lasted for two intensive weeks, brought together supervisors and experts from different smallholder support structures with a common goal: to strengthen their pedagogical and technical skills in… +Guinea: good agricultural practices for small potato farmers
- 10/04/2024
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Guinea: good agricultural practices for small potato farmers In February, COLEAD, through the STDF Guinée programme, organised a training session in Mamou to improve the skills of supervisors and extension workers in disseminating good agricultural practices in potato production. The training focused on the effective use of the “Boîte à Images”, an educational tool to help communicate the key messages of the Good Potato Practice Guide. Particular emphasis was placed on food safety and plant health aspects, emphasising the… +Philippines–EU fisheries trade: EU market access today and tomorrow
- 10/04/2024
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Philippines–EU fisheries trade: EU market access today and tomorrow On 19 March a timely webinar for the Philippines fish and seafood sector was held just as trade negotiations resumed between the Philippines and the European Union. The webinar, organised by the AGRINFO programme along with the Philippine Embassy in Brussels and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), focused on the the world’s biggest single market for fish and fishery products – the EU market. Pablito Mendoza, Deputy… +Madagascar: a strategic social and environmental plan for companies (rain forest alliance)
- 10/04/2024
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Madagascar: a strategic social and environmental plan for companies (rain forest alliance) In June 2023, several Madagascan companies active in the lychee sector were informed, at their request, about the Rainforest Alliance (RFA) standard. Specifically, the workshop provided an opportunity to introduce the RFA standard, explain its principles, highlight overlaps with other private standards, provide guidance on the certification process, identify available resources and answer participants’ questions. Following the workshop, a survey was conducted among the participating companies to… +