Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme
- 29/10/2024
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Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme We are thrilled to announce the milestone achievement of receiving the 1000th application for support through the FFM+ programme. This request exemplifies the growing impact of the programme, which continues to play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of the member countries of the OACPS, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. The 1000th request was made by a small,… +Tackling an epidemic that is wiping out ginger production in Nigeria: an example of a successful progressive and participatory approach
- 29/10/2024
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Tackling an epidemic that is wiping out ginger production in Nigeria: an example of a successful progressive and participatory approach In response to a devastating disease outbreak that has wiped out 85% of ginger production in Kaduna State, Nigeria, COLEAD has worked under FFM+ with local and international partners to develop a phased strategy to mitigate the impact and restore ginger production. Ginger is an important economic crop for Nigeria. Kaduna is the hub of Nigeria’s ginger production, known… +Rome, 7-11 October 2024: COLEAD and IPPC (FAO) join forces to strengthen national phytosanitary systems
- 29/10/2024
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Rome, 7-11 October 2024: COLEAD and IPPC (FAO) join forces to strengthen national phytosanitary systems The COLEAD IPPC workshop, held in Rome from 7 to 11 October 2024, brought together 46 participants, including PCE (Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation) Facilitators, National PCE Coordinators and Heads of National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) (12 online and 34 face-to-face). The focus was on sharing best practices and promoting peer-to-peer learning, while working together on the development of nine projects from Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Malawi,… +West Africa: strategic support for the regional association AOCTAH
- 29/10/2024
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West Africa: strategic support for the regional association AOCTAH The Association Ouest Africaine du Commerce Transfrontalier des Produits Alimentaires, Agro-sylvo-pastoraux et Halieutiques (AOCTAH), based in Togo, is an umbrella association of private socio-professional organisations in the agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries sectors whose members are involved in the marketing of food or agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries products in or between ECOWAS countries and CILSS. AOCTAH has a multifaceted mission: (i) to promote solidarity in food and nutrition security and trade in the… +Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain : annual survey
- 29/10/2024
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Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain : annual survey Since the adoption of Directive 2019/633 on Unfair Trading Practices (UTP), the Commission has carried out four annual surveys of food chain operators’ experiences regarding UTP. The main findings of these earlier surveys are: 75% of respondents to the survey have experienced at least one UTP, with 11% experiencing more than five UTP UTPs were most frequently experienced in the context of sales to wholesalers… +OECD-COLEAD cooperation on marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables
- 29/10/2024
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OECD-COLEAD cooperation on marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables COLEAD continues to strengthen its collaboration with international partners, as demonstrated by its active participation in the recent OECD training session held in Mojmirovce, Slovakia from 17-19 September 2024. This event, organised under the OECD Scheme for the Application of Marketing Standards for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, focuses on harmonising quality control practices in the sector, a critical aspect of ensuring fair and transparent trade in global markets. The OECD… +Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact
- 29/10/2024
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Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact COLEAD’s recent mission to Ethiopia under FFM+ made significant progress in addressing key challenges and opportunities in the Ethiopian horticulture sector. With a focus on improving sustainability, business linkages and regulatory compliance, the mission was an important step in preparing the ground for additional support from 2025 onwards. Priority areas identified During the mission, COLEAD identified several priority areas that will shape its future interventions in Ethiopia. These include : Capacity building for… +Flashback 2005 : “Training Knowledge without bounds”
- 29/10/2024
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Flashback 2005 : “Training Knowledge without bounds” Source PIP Magazine n°8, November 2005 “Training is one of the main priorities of PIP in its capacity-building actions for companies and for the ACP horticultural network as a whole. To date, more than 700 people have participated in collective and in-company training sessions organised by the PIP Training Unit, and 130 consultants in several countries have received a training of trainers . “Knowledge should know no bounds,” declares Edward Ngenga, casting… +Strengthening university-business partnerships in Africa to scale up capacity building for innovation
- 29/10/2024
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Strengthening university-business partnerships in Africa to scale up capacity building for innovation The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), established in 2004, is a consortium of 170 universities from 40 African countries. Its secretariat is based at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. RUFORUM supports the African Union in the implementation of the African Union Strategy on Science, Technology and Innovation. Learn more: https://www.ruforum.org/ The collaboration between DeSIRA LIFT Area 2, implemented by COLEAD in partnership with the… +AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries
- 29/10/2024
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AGRINFO Webinars: a gateway to EU regulatory insights for partner countries As part of COLEAD’s efforts to strengthen the agri-food sectors in low- and middle-income countries, the AGRINFO programme, funded by the European Union, has been organising a series of webinars to provide stakeholders with critical information on evolving EU regulations and standards. These webinars are essential tools for helping partner countries navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure their agricultural exports remain competitive in EU markets. The AGRINFO… +