• Government of Uganda, private sector and EU discuss opportunities for horticultural exports

    • 30/09/2021
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Africa, News, Uganda
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    On 22 September, the EU Delegation in Uganda organised a trialogue between the Government of Uganda, the Ugandan private sector and the European Union to discuss “Challenges and opportunities for Ugandan horticultural exports to Europe”. Europeans hold Ugandan products in high regard, but some issues regarding standards and quality have led to increased controls at EU borders for products coming from Uganda. This represents a great loss for the Government and for the private sector. The meeting identified and discussed… +
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  • News digest: Covid-19

    • 09/07/2021
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Africa, Caribbean, China, News, Pacific
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    Global Covid outbreak at Chinese port exacerbates global supply chain delays Weeks of disruption at one of the world’s largest container terminals in southern China have put a huge strain on the already-stretched global shipping industry, worsening supply chain delays around the world. Yantian terminal in Shenzhen closed for almost a week in late May after port workers tested positive for Covid-19. Weeks later, productivity has only recovered to about 70% of normal levels. The situation exposes the vulnerability of… +
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  • Meeting on the 2021 mango campaign in Guinea

    • 15/04/2021
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Guinea, News
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    In anticipation of the start of the mango export season in Guinea, COLEACP organised a workshop for discussion and exchange on the 2021 mango season in partnership with the National Directorate for Plant Protection, Stored Foods and Technical Control (DNPVDS-CT). This workshop took place on Monday 12 April. It provided an opportunity to review the integrated management measures, the phytosanitary inspection and certification system and the precautionary measures detailed in the mango dossier submitted to the European Union, in the… +
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