Madagascar: future managers trained in SPS quality management
- 29/08/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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Madagascar: future managers trained in SPS quality management On 12 July, the École Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques (ESSA) at the University of Antananarivo officially launched the “Management of Quality, Health and Plant Health” (MQSPS) training course. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Director of ESSA, the head of the specialisation and the head of the course, the representative of the Directorate of Plant Protection (DPV), the COLEAD national relay,… +Final evaluation of the FFM and FFM SPS programmes
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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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… +Access to finance for agripreneurs: getting back to basics
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Launch of our first webinar for information and training. Access to finance is widely recognised as a key solution for rapid and sustainable development of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. The main limiting factors are the lack of suitable finance and the capacity of entrepreneurs to prepare a suitable application. COLEAD is stepping up its involvement in this area through programmes such as Fit For Market +. Our approach focuses on empowering agripreneurs to develop their projects by demystifying access to… +FLASHBACK (2004)
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
March 2004: Celebrating the first results of the PIP programme in developing expertise in Africa. Twenty years ago, COLEAD’s PIP programme achieved its first successes in capacity building in ACP countries, providing economically viable solutions for companies producing and exporting horticultural products. This extract from the March 2004 PIP Magazine highlights “Strengthening the capacities of the horticultural sector”. Improving the quality of services from suppliers to producers and exporters ACP producer-exporter countries have a wealth of expertise and local knowledge… +Africa and the Pacific: concrete, inspiring partnerships
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
PACIFIC (PIFON-COLEAD): “Strengthening the resilience of the agri-food sector in the Pacific Islands” (a new series) The Pacific Islands Farmers’ Organisations Network (PIFON) and COLEAD are initiating a series of roundtables on “Building Resilience: Strengthening the Agro-processing Sector in the Pacific Islands”. These roundtables aim to highlight inspiring companies in the Pacific region that have excelled in value addition. Join the first webinar on Wednesday 28 February 2024 from 8.00 to 9.30am FJT (UTC+12). To register, please use the… +Conversion to organic farming through training and coaching
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Case studies from Ghana and Zimbabwe Launched in 2022, the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme is committed to assisting the agriculture sectors of African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries in transitioning to more sustainable agricultural and food systems. This aligns with the action priorities outlined in the EU Green Deal’s Farm to Fork strategy. To date, we have responded to 870 applications for support under the FFM+ programme and implemented of the first development projects is well underway, through a… +Access to the European market: see you at FRUIT LOGISTICA and BIOFACH 2024!
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Building and consolidating reliable and lasting links with the market. COLEAD will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin from 7 to 9 February, with three programme stands: Fit for Market+ (FFM+): Hall 26 C-92 NExT Kenya: Hall 26 C-90 AGRINFO: Hall 25 A-03 Existing and potential beneficiary partners of each programme are particularly welcome to meet the COLEAD team. This will also be an opportunity to share the latest news from the association and its… +Fairmiles.org: partnerships for climate justice
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Responding to COP28’s call for a “just transition”, the Fairmiles consortium explores an equitable approach to achieving “Net Zero”. Climate change is real and requires an urgent, radical response if we are to adapt to the significant threat it poses to our planet. However, as pressure mounts on companies to act, there is a growing risk that corporate ‘net zero’ strategies – which aim to reduce emissions by cutting imports or airfreight of food – may negatively impact less economically… +Digital technology and strategic partnerships for vocational training in sustainable agriculture
- 29/01/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Highlighting the IPPC (FAO) COLEAD collaboration in SPS e-learning. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is a multilateral treaty for international cooperation in plant protection. The Convention has 182 signatories. Countries wishing to become contracting parties to the IPPC should send their instruments of accession to the Director-General of the FAO. The IPPC aims to ensure coordinated and effective action to prevent and control the introduction and spread of organisms harmful to plants and plant products. This is achieved… +Agrinnovators.org: for and by innovative entrepreneurs in Africa
- 07/12/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
We are delighted to announce the launch of Agrinnovators, a platform for African entrepreneurs passionate about innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector. This initiative is a collaboration between COLEAD and PAFO. The Agrinnovators blog will feature stories, insights, and tips from successful agripreneurs who are transforming the food system in Africa through their creativity, resilience, and vision. It will also showcase the latest trends, technologies, and opportunities in the agri-food sector, such as urban agriculture, vertical farming, circular economy,… +