• Celebrate young African and Caribbean entrepreneurs

    • 12/08/2022
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Africa, Caribbean, News
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    The young people of today and tomorrow play a central role in transforming food systems to provide access to sufficient and nutritious food, and adopt sustainable approaches to address climatic and environmental challenges. There are 1.2 billion young people between the ages of 15 and 24 worldwide (16% of the global population), of whom nearly 1 billion world resides in developing countries. Their numbers are growing far more rapidly than in higher-income countries.1 60% of Africa’s 1,2 billion population are… +
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  • INNOVATIONS SERIES: Business Profiles of the SMEs showcased in the first 7 sessions

    • 04/05/2022
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, News, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
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    In November 2020, the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and COLEACP launched the Innovations Series on innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMEs, despite the numerous challenges they face, have unprecedented opportunities to supply local, regional and export markets. Moreover, innovation is a driving force in transforming food systems, promoting sustainable agriculture and leveraging investment. In this context, PAFO and COLEACP hold a two-hour session, every two months, to share best practices from entrepreneurs,… +
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  • Summaries of the five first IICA-COLEACP Caribbean Agrifood Business Sessions

    • 14/04/2022
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Caribbean, News
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    Caribbean Agrifood Business Series
    Within their collaboration to develop a more sustainable and resilient agriculture sector in the Caribbean region, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and COLEACP launched in June 2021 the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series aimed at showcasing innovations and successes of Caribbean farmer-led businesses and SMEs. 5 sessions have been held gathering more than 1,200 participants from more than 70 countries on different continents. The sessions are available for viewing in English, French and Spanish on COLEACP’s YouTube channel.… +
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  • Catch up on our latest webinars showcasing ACP agribusinesses

    • 06/04/2022
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: ACP EN, News
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    Two recent webinars focused on agrifood businesses in the Caribbean and Africa: “Agriculture trade: Opportunities for SMEs and businesses in export markets” (with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, IICA); and “Catalysing young African agri-entrepreneurs’ investments” (with the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization, PAFO). Agriculture trade: Opportunities for SMEs and businesses in export markets IICA-COLEACP Caribbean Agrifood Business Series: Session No. 5 This series focuses on innovations and successes of Caribbean farmer-led businesses and SMEs. The 31 March session highlighted the… +
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  • NExT Kenya: Claims handling training

    • 23/03/2022
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN, News
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    Staff of Kenyan companies have been taking part in training on claims handling, provided through the NExT Kenya programe. The aim is to build the capacity of company managers and staff in charge of trade negotiations and customer contracts , within small and medium-sized horticultural exporting companies (SMEs). Also taking part will be staff of the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya, who assist the association’s members in dealing with claims. Up to 16 staff from 10 different organisations took part.… +
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  • IICA-COLEACP Caribbean Agrifood Business Series: Ensuring food quality and safety

    • 15/12/2021
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Barbados, Caribbean, Jamaica, News, Suriname
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    Caribbean Agrifood Business Series
    The fourth session of the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series, organised by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and COLEACP, focused on “Ensuring food quality and safety in the Caribbean: the key role of SMEs and businesses”. The online session on 9 December reunited 240 participants from the Caribbean and other parts of world, including 15 African countries. Entrepreneurs, food safety and quality specialists, and experts on policy and finance highlighted the importance of food and nutrition security in… +
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  • INNOVATIONS SERIES : 1-year anniversary of inspiring stories from African businesses and SMEs

    • 16/11/2021
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Africa, Benin, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, News, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
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    In November 2020, the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and COLEACP launched the Innovations Series held every two months and aimed at showcasing innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Six Innovations Sessions have been organised on various topics and featured 24 inspiring farmers groups and entrepreneurs. They presented their businesses to more than 2 200 participants from more than 100 countries on different continents. Find here a snapshot of their presentations which we hope… +
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  • News digest: Agri-food markets and production

    • 26/10/2021
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Africa, Avocados, Bananas, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Gambia, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Mangoes, Mozambique, New Zealand, News, Onions, Pacific, Papayas, Rwanda, Senegal, Spain, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom
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    AFRICA Building resilient food systems in Africa – Declaration at the 11th AGRF The 8,300 participants of the Eleventh African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) came together in Nairobi, Kenya from 7 to 10 September 2021 to call for and plan action on building resilient food systems in Africa.  “Here at the AGRF, we have heard a strong call for Africa and the world to change the way we produce, process, market, consume food, and reduce waste. We know that a… +
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  • Reducing pesticide use in tropical agriculture

    • 26/10/2021
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Africa, Caribbean, News, Pacific
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    On 11–12 October COLEACP participated in a workshop on “Reducing the use of pesticides in tropical agriculture: Key challenges and strategies”, organised by the Agropolis Foundation. During these two days, scientists from the European Union, Middle East and Africa exchanged views on topics ranging from epidemiology, toxicology and environmental impact to societal impacts resulting from pesticide use across the globe. Edouard Lehmann, COLEACP’s Research & Innovation Manager, took part in a round table on how to promote multi-stakeholder collaboration in… +
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  • Pacific: Training continues in the context of Covid

    • 25/10/2021
    • Posted by: Zuzana Majeska
    • Category: Fiji, Pacific
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    Agriculture in the Pacific region has suffered during the pandemic due to its close relationship with tourism. COLEACP’s regional relay in Fiji, Mereia Volavola, describes the impact: “The Covid19 pandemic seriously affected the businesses in the Pacific, especially the tourism and agriculture sectors. As the international borders closed, the tourism industry collapsed and the demand and export supply for agricultural produce fell. Shipments via airlines and ships were drastically affected as the number of flights and ships reduced and cost… +
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