• World Youth Skills Day: the Caribbean ecosystem supporting youth entrepreneurship

    • 15/07/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN
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    World Youth Skills Day focuses on the strategic importance of equipping youth with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. Youth play a central role in the agricultural value chain, however youth-specific support systems must be in place to enable their success. This calls on an entrepreneurial ecosystem that attracts young entrepreneurs and understands their needs. To continue this discussion, the IICA-COLEAD Caribbean Agrifood Business series held its ninth session focusing on Successes from innovative youth-led businesses/SMEs in the agrifood… +
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  • Gabon, Maurice, Tanzania : FFM+ and AGRINFO presentations

    • 13/07/2023
    • Posted by: Event Coleacp
    • Category: Corp EN, Mauritius, Tanzania
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    Tanzania In March/April 2023, as part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) program, members of COLEAD’s Technical Assistance department visited Tanzania to strengthen dialogue with partner beneficiaries and present the FFM+ programme. The local launch of the FFM+ programme and the informative event sparked in-depth discussions on the partners’ needs, resulting in a growing interest that translates into increased applications for support received. Gabon In April 2023, in collaboration with the Embassy of Gabon in Belgium, the COLEAD team… +
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  • COLEAD “Market Insights” webinar series, let’s get started!

    • 13/07/2023
    • Posted by: Event Coleacp
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN
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    COLEAD’s “Market Insights” department launched a series of specific webinars on June 27th 2023, aimed at informing partner beneficiaries about market trends. The first workshop (in English) focused on the organic fruit and vegetables market in the EU. Below you can find links to the recording and slides: Recording Slides Full study Save the date for the next (English speaking) webinars ! Wed, October 18th, 2023, 15:00 CEST: “Key factors for launching a successful mango processing business” (English)– Register here… +
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  • 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
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    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… +
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  • Informative session for Mauritian stakeholders

    • 09/06/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Corp EN, News
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    COLEAD organised an informative session for Mauritian stakeholders to present its Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) and AGRINFO programmes on 17 May, with the active support of the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture. The session began with a presentation by the European Union delegations to Mauritius and Seychelles on the importance of transitioning the Mauritian agricultural sector to a more sustainable and resilient model, which is currently underway in Mauritius. There is an urgent need to accelerate this transition through investment… +
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  • COLEAD engaged in trade fairs to facilitate market access & networking

    • 07/06/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
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    COLEAD actively engaged in two international trade fairs this semester, with the valuable support of the FFM+ and AGRINFO programmes. These events provide an opportunity for professionals in the seafood, fruit and vegetable, and food and beverage sectors to establish connections, foster collaborations and explore new business prospects. Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the largest global seafood event, took place from 25 to 27 April in Barcelona, Spain. More than 34,000 seafood professionals attended this year’s edition – the largest… +
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  • Agroecology & Climate Resilience: Multistakeholder Session at 8th AASW

    • 05/06/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
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    On Tuesday 6 June (11:00-13:00 UTC+2) FARA, DeSIRA LIFT and IFAD are convening a parallel session on agroecology at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW). Remote participants are invited to register here On site participants must register to the 8th AASW The session will bring together various actors to explore how agroecological practices may contribute to climate resilience and sustainability of farming and food systems. Based on their experiences and evidence, practitioners, researchers and development partners will discuss… +
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  • Unlocking business opportunities with David Foli Ayivor: FFM+ in action at AASW8 side events

    • 26/05/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
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    On Tuesday 6 June, 14h00-16h00 UTC+2, David Foli Ayivor will present his business during a side event on Unlocking business opportunities for young entrepreneurs organised by FARA, the COLEAD, YPARD and GFAR at the 8th African Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW8). The session will be held online and on-site in Durban, South Africa. Online participants have to register using this link. Live interpretation in English and French will be available. About David Foli Ayivor and Agromyx: David is the founder… +
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  • Boosting intra-Africa trade: the agricultural midstream in the value chain – FFM+ in action at AASW8 side events

    • 23/05/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, Corp EN, News
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    As the link between the primary production of crops and the final stage of consumption, the agricultural midstream sector has a great potential to drive intra-African trade. It includes the processing, storage, and transportation of agricultural products, and it plays a crucial role in improving their quality, and making them marketable. This also contributes to reducing post-harvest losses. At the same time, intra-Africa trade has long been recognized as a crucial driver of economic growth and development for the continent.… +
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  • Ethiopia: Rapid assessment of the SPS system

    • 22/05/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Corp EN, Ethiopia, News
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    Ethiopia has one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa and is home to the second largest population (about 100 million people) after Nigeria in Africa. The total area of the country is 1.12 million km2. Agriculture contributes 45% of the Gross Domestic Product and employs more than 80% of the population. In the 2014/15 financial year, 75% of export earnings were generated from Agriculture. The role of the government is therefore crucial in creating a conducive environment for business and… +
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