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… +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… +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… +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 … +Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu inspires us and you?
- 27/09/2024
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Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu inspires us and you? Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, is Founder & Executive Director of ColdHubs Limited, in Nigeria. He’s a member of the Agrinnovators.org platform. ColdHubs Limited is a company that brings disruptive innovations to local communities and smallholder farmers. ColdHubs are solar-powered walk-in coolers for 24/7 cold storage of perishable food, extending the shelf life of fruit and vegetables from two to 21 days. Community users and smallholder farmers can store food in the cold room for a… +Gender mainstreaming in agricultural vocational training: the FAR 2024 leading theme
- 27/09/2024
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Gender mainstreaming in agricultural vocational training: the FAR 2024 leading theme From 17 to 19 September, COLEAD, through its FFM+ programme, took part in the international seminar “FAR 2024” on gender mainstreaming in agricultural and rural training. It was an opportunity to meet and exchange views with key actors in the agricultural and training sectors, including gender experts, international partners such as the World Bank, members of the FAR network and numerous organisations involved in development in Africa. The… +Professionals come together to tackle the whitefly problem
- 27/09/2024
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Professionals come together to tackle the whitefly problem A recent webinar organised by COLEAD as part of the FFM+ programme brought together over 140 participants from professional organisations, companies, competent authorities, support structures, projects and international institutions. The presentation and subsequent discussions covered : EU phytosanitary regulations and specific requirements for importing fruit and vegetables into the EU. The impact of whitefly interceptions on exports and supply chains. The tools and resources available from COLEAD to strengthen whitefly control.… +Optimising your supply system: the example of cassava processor Malakass
- 27/09/2024
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Optimising your supply system: the example of cassava processor Malakass Malakass is a company that has set itself the challenge of making cassava a major source of income in the Atsimo Andrefana region of Madagascar, improving thereby the income and standard of living of the local population. How will this be achieved? By processing cassava into high-quality flour and a range of other by-products, which are sold on both local and international markets. As part of the FFM+ programme,… +