Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Registration of the 1,000th application received under the FFM+ programme We are thrilled to announce the milestone achievement of receiving the 1000th application for support through the FFM+ programme. This request exemplifies the growing impact of the programme, which continues to play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of the member countries of the OACPS, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. The 1000th request was made by a small,… +Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain : annual survey
- 29/10/2024
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Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain : annual survey Since the adoption of Directive 2019/633 on Unfair Trading Practices (UTP), the Commission has carried out four annual surveys of food chain operators’ experiences regarding UTP. The main findings of these earlier surveys are: 75% of respondents to the survey have experienced at least one UTP, with 11% experiencing more than five UTP UTPs were most frequently experienced in the context of sales to wholesalers… +Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact
- 29/10/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Ethiopia: more partnerships for more impact COLEAD’s recent mission to Ethiopia under FFM+ made significant progress in addressing key challenges and opportunities in the Ethiopian horticulture sector. With a focus on improving sustainability, business linkages and regulatory compliance, the mission was an important step in preparing the ground for additional support from 2025 onwards. Priority areas identified During the mission, COLEAD identified several priority areas that will shape its future interventions in Ethiopia. These include : Capacity building for… +Yvonne Otieno inspires us and you?
- 27/09/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Yvonne Otieno inspires us and you? Yvonne Otieno, the dynamic CEO of Miyonga Fresh Greens ENT, has dedicated her career to reducing food waste and empowering smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural practices. With a background as a journalist, Yvonne transitioned her communication skills into driving social change, accumulating over 16 years of experience in international development and community empowerment. Miyonga Fresh Greens ENT, established in 2015, emerged from Yvonne’s vision to address two pressing issues: the significant waste of… +Madagascar focuses on the quality of its ginger for export to Europe
- 27/09/2024
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Madagascar focuses on the quality of its ginger for export to Europe In Madagascar, the companies PHAEL FLOR, JACARANDAS and SAHANALA have just received support from COLEAD as part of the FFM+ programme to improve the quality of the ginger they export by boat from Madagascar to Europe. The aim of this support was to review the processes for transporting and handling ginger from harvesting to shipping, with a view to making recommendations for adapting the harvesting and post-harvesting… +Madagascar: future managers trained in SPS quality management
- 29/08/2024
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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,… +Dominican Republic moves towards one health system
- 28/08/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
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Dominican Republic moves towards one health system The SIA (Sanidad Innovación Agropecuaria) project of the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture was launched in April 2024. It is funded by the IDB and implemented by COLEAD. The many meetings and exchanges, that have taken place since our first mission in May, have enabled the first results of the project to be drawn up and presented to the various public stakeholders, including local authorities at the highest level. As a reminder,… +FFM+ supports GOPEX International NV on the path to Suriname’s first GLOBALG.A.P. Certification
- 22/08/2024
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FFM+ supports GOPEX International NV on the path to Suriname’s first GLOBALG.A.P. Certification GOPEX International NV has successfully completed a critical post-training mission with COLEAD support. GOPEX is a leading agro-industry company in Suriname specialized in the production, processing, and distribution of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for the local market and export, particularly to the Netherlands. As part of its growth and quality assurance strategy, GOPEX aims to achieve GLOBALG.A.P. certification, a globally recognized standard for good agricultural practices.… +First COLEAD mission to the Dominican Republic as part of the new IDB-funded SIA project
- 10/06/2024
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First COLEAD mission to the Dominican Republic as part of the new IDB-funded SIA project From 20 to 30 May, COLEAD carried out a mission in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as part of the launch of the SIA Project (Sanidad e Innovacion Agropecuaria). This project has been officially signed with the Dominican Ministry of Agriculture and is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The overall objective of the project is to improve food safety and the competitiveness of the… +Corporate governance training for new board members of the Kenya Flower Council (KFC)
- 10/06/2024
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Corporate governance training for new board members of the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) COLEAD recently organised corporate governance training for the new board members of the Kenya Flower Council (KFC), a leading Business Membership Organisation (BMO) in the Kenyan horticulture sector. The training included a comprehensive assessment of KFC’s strategic plan, aimed at extracting key takeaways and lessons to inform and provide insights to the new board as they embark on their term. The corporate governance intervention and two-day… +