2024 Consultative Committee: COLEAD and its partners are embarking on a participatory process to develop a ‘COLEAD 2030 Strategy’ to accelerate and maximise the positive impact of its actions on the SDGs
- 20/12/2024
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The COLEAD 2024 Consultative Committee, held on the 4th of December in Brussels and online, in a shorter format than in 2023 but extended to include more partners, marked an important strategic step by launching a participatory process to develop the COLEAD 2030 strategy. Bringing together key stakeholders (board members, technical and financial partners and COLEAD management) in an international context marked by geopolitical and climate challenges, this committee confirmed the priorities for strengthening COLEAD’s impact on the Sustainable Development… +The SIA (Sanidad e Innovación Agropecuaria) project, a collaboration between COLEAD and the Dominican Ministry of Agriculture, has made significant progress since its launch this year
- 20/12/2024
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Funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the initiative aims to transform the food safety management and control system and improve the competitiveness of the Dominican Republic’s agricultural sector. Progress and achievements By the end of the first quarter 2025, all 46 planned activities will have started , ensuring a structured and rapid implementation of the project’s objectives. The project team consists of 17 experts from six countries (Chile, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, Honduras and the Dominican Republic) who bring a… +Flashback 2006 : “80% of the experts assigned by the PIP are now local experts”
- 20/12/2024
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Source : PIP Magazine n° 10, December 2006 “Today, 80% of the services funded by the PIP are provided by ACP consultants, compared to 20% at the programme’s start-up. ACP expertise is thus massively replacing European expertise. This situation enables companies to find economically viable solutions to their problems at the local level and to build the anticipation capacity of stakeholders in the ACP fruit and vegetable sector. The local experts also offer the advantage of being very familiar with… +Recycling waste from the lychee industry in Madagascar
- 20/12/2024
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A sustainable approach to improve competitiveness and reduce environmental impact In October 2024, COLEAD through the Fit For Market Plus programme, initiated an innovative collective training course in Madagascar entitled “Assessment, reduction and recovery of waste from the lychee sector”, aimed at improving the competitiveness of local companies while addressing environmental and social issues. This event is the first stage of a three-phase training project that will allow the knowledge acquired to be progressively adopted and applied directly in the… +Innovation: Valorisation of pineapple waste for animal feed Innovative trials launched in Benin
- 20/12/2024
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In an important step towards sustainable agriculture, a trial has begun in Benin to valorise pineapple waste from the juice industry. The initiative, part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, aims to convert pineapple by-products into nutritious animal feed, addressing both environmental challenges and economic opportunities. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is an important crop in Benin and plays a key socio-economic role, creating jobs, particularly for women and young people, in fruit production and processing. However, these activities generate… +In memory of Guilhem Picker: a visionary for sustainable agricultural development
- 04/12/2024
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In memory of Guilhem Picker: a visionary for sustainable agricultural development It was with deep sadness that we learned in November of the death of Guilhem Picker, an emblematic figure and visionary in the development of Cameroon’s agri-food sector. For more than forty years, he left his mark on the country’s agricultural landscape, inspiring generations with his commitment, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. A builder of agricultural sectors Arriving in Cameroon in 1977, Guilhem Picker first distinguished himself as a… +Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering communities in Togo with Cajou Espoir
- 04/12/2024
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Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering communities in Togo with Cajou Espoir EDFI Management Company and COLEAD support Cajou Espoir’s innovative beekeeping project In a notable advance for sustainable agriculture in Togo, EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) has partnered with COLEAD to support beekeeping capacity of one of its investee companies Cajou Espoir, a Togolese company active organic cashew production. This collaboration, supported by technical expertise from COLEAD and co-financed by the EDFI MC AgrifFI initiative, exemplifies a shared commitment… +Improving pest and disease management to improve the environmental sustainability : The inspiring case of AAA farmers in Kenya
- 04/12/2024
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Improving pest and disease management to improve the environmental sustainability : The inspiring case of AAA farmers in Kenya AAA Growers, one of Kenya’s largest horticulture companies and renowned exporters of premium vegetables and fresh herbs, is making progress in improving pest and disease management on its farms. As part of its commitment to sustainability and quality production, AAA Growers participated in an Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) training organised by COLEAD in October through the NExT Kenya… +Strengthening cooperative governance: Zimbabwe’s Rusitu Valley leads the way
- 04/12/2024
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Strengthening cooperative governance: Zimbabwe’s Rusitu Valley leads the way The Rusitu Valley Fruit Growers and Marketing Trust (RVFGMT), a cooperative of 1,400 growers in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, is undergoing a transformative journey to strengthen its governance and sustainability. With targeted support from the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, RVFGMT is addressing critical governance challenges to better serve its members and position itself as a beacon of sustainable development in the region. RVFGMT aggregates and markets the produce of its… +Improving seedling multiplication techniques: the example of SCOOPS AGRIVILLAGE in Cameroon
- 04/12/2024
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Improving seedling multiplication techniques: the example of SCOOPS AGRIVILLAGE in Cameroon The cooperative is now better equipped to develop the skills of its members. SCOOPS AGRIVILLAGE, a dynamic agricultural cooperative in Cameroon, recently benefited from technical assistance through the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme. Recognising the importance of using healthy planting material to optimise yields and support the growth of its members, the cooperative requested an in-depth diagnosis of plant propagation techniques, particularly for citrus and banana. The… +