Celebrating 50 years of COLEAD
- 07/12/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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On the 1st of December 2023, COLEAD celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels with 120 partners, directors, former DGs of the association, team members and friends of COLEAD in attendance. Also in attendance virtually, were more than 200 members of the association from 25 different countries, from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. “A perfect illustration of the COLEAD network”, said Jeremy KNOPS, COLEAD’s DG, in his speech. COLEAMA was founded 50 years ago at the 46th Brussels International Fair,… +PAFO-COLEAD Innovations Session n°15: Technological innovations supporting agrifood value chains in Africa
- 30/10/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN
Discover technological innovations in the agrifood sector that African farmers and entrepreneurs have developed and/or adopted to support the development of value chains in the next PAFO-COLEAD Innovations Session. The online session will be held on Thursday 9 November 2023 – 12:00-14:00 UTC / 13:00-15:00 CET, and will have live interpretation in English-French-Portuguese. Register Programme Technological innovations can equip smallholders and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary tools to support climate resilience, improve productivity, manage natural resources sustainably… +World Food Day 2023: highlighting the importance of water for agriculture and food
- 16/10/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, News
The 2023 World food Day – with the theme “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.” – highlights the importance of water as a finite and essential element to life. Despite covering 71% of the Earth’s surface, only 2.5% of water is fresh and suitable for drinking, agriculture, and industrial use. Most of the fresh water available, 72%, is used for agriculture. Rapid population growth increasing the global demand for food production combined with urbanization, climate change… +AGRINFO keeps you abreast of EU policy and regulatory changes in the agri-food sector
- 11/10/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, News
Launched in January 2023, AGRINFO has just published its 300th record on evolving EU policies, regulations and standards impacting agri-food value chains in low- and middle-income countries worldwide. In its first phase, the AGRINFO programme is focusing on EU policies and regulations and their impacts on non-EU countries. It provides clear information about recent and upcoming changes, timelines, and actions that companies or authorities need to take to meet the new rules. And it clearly informs stakeholders about when and… +FFM+: Over 700 development projects, 60% of them for businesses and agricultural cooperatives
- 11/10/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, News
Since the launch of the digital system for receiving applications for support under the Fit For Market+ programme in early July 2022, 716 applications for support (as at 21 September 2023) have been received. Most (60%) of these requests have come from horticultural businesses and cooperatives. Other requests come from the structures that make up the ecosystem of these businesses, namely consultants, support structures, professional organisations, training and research institutes, and the competent authorities. The number of requests for support… +COLEAD highlights young agripreneurs and their contribution to a sustainable world
- 12/08/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
The 2023 International Youth Day highlighted the importance to young people of “green skills”, which include “the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to live, develop and sustain a sustainable and resource-efficient society”. Young agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs are key players in achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they contribute to food security and safety, create jobs and improve livelihoods through responsible engagement in their farms and businesses. They are also leading the transition to a digital… +World MSME Day 2023: linking agribusiness and research to meet the SDGs
- 27/06/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
The World MSME Day on 27 June is a celebration of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and their crucial role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the United Nations, MSMEs are the backbone of most economies, accounting for over 70% of all businesses worldwide and more than 50% of jobs. These enterprises play a vital role in working with millions of family farms, contributing to food safety and security, and providing nutrition to local… +FFM+ in Tanzania: Engaging Stakeholders through presentation
- 30/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, News, Tanzania
As part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, a mission to Tanzania was conducted in March/April 2023, with the presence of COLEAD team members from the Technical Assistance department. The mission aimed to engage with FFM+ applicants, showcasing the benefits of COLEAD and its programmes support including FFM+. Since the official launch of FFM+ in July 2022, Tanzania has received a total of 33 applications for support as of late March 2023. The mission to Tanzania marked a… +Unlocking business opportunities for young entrepreneurs: FFM+ in Action at AASW8 Side Events
- 17/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN
About 11 million young Africans enter every year the labour force which continuously adds pressure to local economies and food systems. Many young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs are innovators and risk-takers but lack access to market. There is an urgent need to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, especially in rural areas, to ensure that youth can establish viable livelihoods. Investing in youth and empowering young agri-entrepreneurs to engage responsibly in their farms and businesses are fundamental to achieve many Sustainable Development Goals… +OECD-COLEAD session on the impact of climate change on fruit and vegetables
- 11/05/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: ACP EN
Climate change is a major concern to the agricultural sector with effects on the quality of fruit and vegetables that could undermine, or reverse progress made in recent decades in terms of food security and safety. In this context, it is key to adapt and find solutions to the challenges linked to climate change to still be able to offer quality and enough food to consumers. The fruit and vegetable industry needs to adapt its methods for food production (from… +