SUCCESSFUL ENERGY AUDIT LEADS TO COST SAVINGS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR GAMBIA HORTICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
- 25/04/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Successful energy audit leads to cost savings and sustainability for Gambia Horticultural Enterprises Gambia Horticultural Enterprises (GHE), a leading Gambian company specialising in the export of fresh and processed produce to Europe, recently collaborated with COLEAD through the FFM+ programme on a comprehensive energy audit aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs. As expenses for electricity and fuel for irrigation and processing activities climbed, GHE sought alternative energy solutions and embraced sustainability initiatives. Following the results of the… +Empowering horticultural companies on sustainability: an energy audit for the Tanzanian company Africado Ltd.
- 17/04/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Empowering horticultural companies on sustainability: an energy audit for the Tanzanian company Africado Ltd. In a world where environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important, organizations are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more efficiently. One initiative is to conduct energy audits to ensure sustainability and efficiency by determining and documenting energy usage, providing estimates of energy savings from alternatives, and focusing on the use of alternative energy. Africado Ltd, one of the leading Tanzanian exporters… +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… +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… +COLEAD national members meetings: Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria lead the way
- 10/04/2024
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COLEAD national members meetings: Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria lead the way COLEAD is a network of communities that now covers 180 countries. Its members form the core community of the organisation. There are currently 511 members in 48 countries. The success of the 50th anniversary celebrations at the end of last year, both in the countries where the members are based and in connection with the General Delegation, has been followed up. Members now meet on a country-by-country basis… +PFO and COLEAD working together to strengthen the pacific islands agro-processing sector
- 10/04/2024
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PFO and COLEAD working together to strengthen the pacific islands agro-processing sector The Pacific Farmer Organisations (PFO) and COLEAD are pleased to invite you to the second online meeting in the series of roundtables on “Growing Resilience: Strengthening the agro-processing sector in the Pacific Islands” organised by PFO and COLEAD. The Roundtable will be held in English on Wednesday 24 April 2024, 9:00-10:30am Fiji time (UTC+12). We would like to remind participants from outside the Pacific Islands that due… +Public Consultation Open: Have Your Voice Heard!
- 03/04/2024
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COLEAD and the Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative invite you to participate in the public consultation for the newly developed shadow Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for fruits and vegetables. This initiative aims to standardize a cutting-edge environmental footprint methodology for the fresh produce sector. We’re calling on all stakeholders, especially those with expertise in fruits and vegetables, to submit feedback by April 30, 2024. Your insights are crucial to ensuring that the shadow PEFCR truly reflects the needs and… +2024 International Women’s Day: PAFO and COLEAD celebrate women entrepreneurs
- 08/03/2024
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Women are the main drivers of the global food production (UNDP) and about a third of all global established businesses are women owned and managed (GEM). At the same time, women spend around three times more time on unpaid care work than men (ILO) – a work that is estimated to account for more than 40 per cent of GDP in some countries (ILO). Women face many other challenges that prevent them from contributing to the economy or reduce their… +