Flashback 2008 : “The PIP cited as an example of good practice in technical cooperation by WTO and OECD”
- 06/03/2025
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Source PIP Magazine November 2008 “A study was organized jointly by the WTO SPS Committee, Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Report / September 2008). The research was based on replies from WTO Members and the OECD Development Assistance Committee Contact Points in response to a request for information on good practice in SPS-related technical cooperation. Members were asked to identify one or more SPSrelated technical assistance projects which could be… +Empowering women entrepreneurs – example through coaching of 4 micro-enterprises in Casamance, Sénégal
- 06/03/2025
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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COLEAD is supporting four women-led micro-enterprises in Casamance, Sénégal, as part of the Fit for Market Plus (FFM+) programme. This initiative illustrates COLEAD’s commitment to the economic empowerment of women in the agricultural sector. Concrete support for better financial management Between October and November 2024, a coaching mission was carried out to help these businesses apply the knowledge acquired during the “Accounting and Financial Management” training in December 2023. This support enabled the entrepreneurs to assess the profitability of their… +Djaïli Amadou Amal patron of the international poetry and song competition launched on 8 March by COLEAD “Women farmers cultivate sustainable futures”
- 06/03/2025
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Would you like to take part? Click here To mark the International Year of Women Farmers, proclaimed by the United Nations for 2026, COLEAD is launching ‘Voices from the Earth”, a global poetry and song competition, which aims to celebrate the essential role of women farmers in food security and rural development. The 2025/26 theme is therefore: ‘Women farmers cultivate sustainable futures’, fully in line with both the theme chosen by the United Nations and COLEAD’s mission. The competition benefits… +COLEAD e-learning platform: 30,000 learners reached. A promising future, fully in line with the EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ strategy, with more and more sustainable connections at the service of citizens and the planet
- 30/01/2025
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COLEAD’s distance learning platform has just reached a milestone in its history: more than 30,000 learners have now joined our learning community! This new milestone is the result of our commitment to continuously improve the user experience and provide content tailored to the needs of the agricultural sector. Here are just a few of the features that illustrate the quality of the platform’s content: An interactive guided tour: so that every user can easily find their way from the first… +Tania Lieuw-A-Soe inspires us and you?
- 30/01/2025
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Tania Lieuw-A-Soe, President of SURIVIT N.V., is a leading figure in social entrepreneurship in Suriname. SURIVIT N.V. is a thriving social enterprise specialising in cassava processing that embodies a model of commitment to food security, economic growth and the emancipation of women in rural areas. A career rooted in agriculture Born into a farming family, Tania developed a passion for the land and entrepreneurship at an early age. After studying in Suriname and the Netherlands, she founded a company in… +Lalaina Marie Chantal RAVAOARISOA inspires us and you?
- 30/01/2025
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Lalaina Marie Chantal is Sustainable Development Manager at Lecofruit (Basan Group), Madagascar In the demanding landscape of modern agribusiness, Lalaina Marie Chantal RAVAOARISOA stands out as a passionate and committed player in sustainable development. With a clear vision and unwavering determination, she now holds the position of Sustainable Development Manager at Lecofruit, where she combines innovation, social impact and respect for the environment. For several years, Lalaina has embodied the vital link between economic issues and sustainability at Lecofruit, a… +Happy New Year 2025 to everyone! Greetings from the COLEAD General Delegate and Chairman, inspired by the shared responsibility that binds us in pursuit of our 2030 goals
- 30/01/2025
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Dear colleagues, partners, and friends of COLEAD, As 2025 begins, we extend our warmest wishes to you, your teams, and your loved ones. May this new year bring health, joy, success, and hope to all. This year is especially important for COLEAD and its global network. We are not just turning a page but embarking on a shared journey to shape a bold collective strategy for 2030—the reference date for the Sustainable Development Goals. In a world of rapid change… +SIA project in the Dominican Republic: first progress in food safety and agricultural innovation
- 30/01/2025
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The Sanidad e Innovación Agropecuaria (SIA) project, implemented by COLEAD for the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, is making steady progress. Structured around four strategic ‘blocks’, the project aims to mobilise institutional infrastructures and strengthen the country’s capacity in the field of sanitary and phytosanitary safety. A team of 12 international and local experts mobilised by COLEAD is working closely with local stakeholders to deliver the 46 products expected by August 2026. Key achievements in the four components… +Sustainable innovation: recent example in Kenya supporting the basil, avocado and mango value chains with the registration of two new biopesticides
- 30/01/2025
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Two new biopesticides have been officially registered by the Kenyan regulatory authority, the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), for use on 3 minor crops: Eco-Bb (Beauveria bassiana strain R444 2.0×108 cfu/g) to control aphids, whiteflies and thrips on basil. Eco-Bb (Beauveria bassiana strain R444 2.0×108 cfu/g) to control false codling moth (FCM) and fruit flies on mango. Levo 2.4 SL (Oxymatrine 2.4%) for the control of FCM on avocado. These registrations, which are the result of field trials supported by… +From data to knowledge, from knowledge to action: agri-food market information tools and activities delivered in 2024 and planned for 2025
- 30/01/2025
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The Market Insights department is part of COLEAD’s Facilitating Access to Markets division. Its main objective is to translate qualitative and quantitative data into (i) an in-depth understanding of agri-food markets and (ii) concrete initiatives for the benefit of partners benefiting from COLEAD and its programmes in terms of marketing or sales. To this end, the team facilitates the exchange of information and the establishment of B2B relationships useful to support the decision-making processes. The team is made up of… +