Webinar on European Regulations for Madagascar
- 02/02/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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COLEAD recently organised a technical webinar at the request of MINAE (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock) in collaboration with the Embassy of Madagascar in Brussels. The aim was to shed light on European regulations and alignment procedures for Madagascan companies. The main topics covered were: the process for adopting new European regulations how to participate in public consultations the impacts on Madagascar’s agri-food sectors coordinating stakeholders for effective public–private dialogue monitoring tools. The webinar attracted more than 80 participants from… +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,… +“Access to finance for agripreneurs”: a COLEAD department enabling partner-beneficiaries to reach the maturity required to fund their projects
- 07/12/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is a significant obstacle to the development of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and food sectors, especially in vulnerable and high-potential countries such as Sub-Saharan African countries. For over 20 years, COLEAD has been actively involved in this area, despite it not being originally part of the priority intervention themes of the programmes, which were more focused on strengthening the technical capacities of operators in agricultural practices and market access. These… +New technical-marketing publications: mangoes, roots and tubers, cocoa
- 07/12/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
One of the activities of COLEAD’s Market Insights department, is to translate qualitative and quantitative marketing data into market information that will help our beneficiary partners understand trends in the agri-food sector, as well as in specific market segments. Here you can find three recently published technical and marketing publications available in our COLEAD e-library. Please click on the corresponding image to access the reports: Mango-based food products: dried, fresh-cut, frozen, puree, vinegar and pickles and waste recovery products: compost,… +Caribbean: Focus on Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago
- 07/12/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
The Fit for Market Plus (FFM+) programme was launched in the Caribbean Region in May 2022 (webinar) and in November 2022 through local workshops. As a result, 41 requests for support have been received to date, with 10 coming from Suriname and 17 from Trinidad and Tobago. This marks the initiation of numerous upcoming development projects. Overall, the actions planned by COLEAD through FFM+ and implemented partnerships in the region are complementary and integrated into projects aimed at facilitating better… +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… +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… +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
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.… +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… +