Engaging young people in agriculture
- 04/12/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Engaging young people in agriculture A webinar to inspire and prepare the next generation, especially in horticulture On 21 November 2024, COLEAD organised an exceptional webinar in the framework of the FFM+ programme to address a crucial issue: how to attract and mobilise young talent to boost the horticultural sector and build a sustainable future? With a predominantly young population in Africa and a median age of only 18.3 years, the potential for revitalising this key sector is immense.… +COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals We are pleased to announce that COLEAD has become a shareholder in Kampani, an impact-focused investment fund specializing in long term financing of SMEs and cooperatives in the agri-sector. This strategic alignment supports our mission to amplify the agricultural sector’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (S DGs). Kampani addresses the investment needs of businesses in the “missing middle”, offering funding between €100,000 and €500,000, with… +Jane Maina inspires us and you?
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Jane Maina inspires us and you? Since 2006, Jane Maina has been the Managing Director of Vert Ltd, a Kenyan company specialising in the production and export of fresh and processed produce (mainly to the EU and the USA). The company sells its vegetables (green beans, snow peas, baby corn, baby carrots, etc.) and dried mangoes on the international market. In 2019, Jane has decided to diversify and expand into the production of mango and passion fruit pulp for… +Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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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
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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… +West Africa: strategic support for the regional association AOCTAH
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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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… +Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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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
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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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… +DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER! Malawi-EU Investment Forum – 26-28 November 2024 – Lilongwe & Online
- 29/10/2024
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DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER! Malawi-EU Investment Forum – 26-28 November 2024 – Lilongwe & Online Closing of the registration: 20th November 2024 The objective of the Malawi-EU Investment Forum (MEIF) is to mobilise sustainable investment in Malawi while enhancing Malawi-EU trade. The main goal is to showcase the economic opportunities and sustainable investment potential that exist in Malawi, fostering a dynamic environment conducive to mutual growth and collaboration. The forum will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi, from … +