Press releases
Making the Connection: Value Chains for Transforming Smallholder Agriculture
21/11/2012
The technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in conjunction with international organisations and the private sector amongst which COLEACP, has organised an international conference on value chains, which took place, 6-9 November 2012 in Addis Ababa.
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ACP National Technical Working Groups at the GLOBALG.A.P. Summit
16/11/2012
PIP is actively facilitating the establishment of National Technical Working Groups (NTWG) in ACP countries. These platforms are designed to provide a route for ACP stakeholders to engage with private standard setting bodies.
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Rio +20: Smallholders follow the summit closely!
20/06/2012
With 7 billion mouths to feed, the planet is facing a critical moment. Those cultivating the land are determined to contribute towards the fight against food insecurity. Millions of smallholders in developing countries are rolling up their sleeves to feed their families, whilst ensuring food is provided to the entire planet. We support them because we are convinced that development and environment go hand in hand.
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RIO + 20 : Mango!
15/06/2012
Some people are concerned about what’s on the Rio+20 agenda: the small scale producers of fruit and vegetables in developing countries!
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Comment bénéficier du PIP Phase 2 ? Atelier de lancement au Bénin/Togo - 9 juillet 2010
22/02/2011
Ce 9 juillet 2010, le PIP rencontre à Cotonou la filière fruits et légumes béninoise et togolaise lors d’un atelier de lancement de la phase 2 du programme. Comment faire face aux nouveaux défis du marché européen (qualité sanitaire, environnement, éthique…) ? Quels sont les nouveaux champs d’action du PIP Phase 2 ? Qui peut en bénéficier ? Comment en bénéficier?... sont autant de questions auxquelles cet atelier permettra de répondre.
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How to access PIP Phase 2 support? Launch Event in Cameroon – 13th of July 2010
22/02/2011
On 13th of July 2010, an event will be held at the Sawa Hotel (Douala), to mark the launch of the second phase of the PIP. The workshop will be an opportunity for the PIP team to meet with representatives of the Cameroon’s fruit and vegetable sector, and to respond to key questions: How can companies exporting to the European market deal with the new challenges facing them such as food safety, ethical trade, fair trade, the environment, etc.? What types of activity are covered by PIP Phase 2? Who can benefit from the Programme, and how?
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How to access PIP Phase 2 support? Launch Event in Ghana – 27 May 2010
22/02/2011
On 27 of May 2010, an event will be held at the Airport West Hotel (Accra), to mark the launch of the second phase of the PIP. The workshop will be an opportunity for the PIP team to meet with representatives of the Ghanaian fruit and vegetable sector, and to respond to key questions: How can companies exporting to the European market deal with the new challenges facing them such as food safety, ethical trade, fair trade, the environment, etc.? What types of activity are covered by PIP Phase 2? Who can benefit from the Programme, and how?
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Comment bénéficier du PIP Phase 2 ? Atelier de lancement en République de Côte d’Ivoire - 29 avril 2010
22/02/2011
Ce 29 avril 2010, le PIP rencontre à Abidjan la filière fruits et légumes ivoirienne lors d’un atelier de lancement de la phase 2 du programme. Comment faire face aux nouveaux défis du marché européen (qualité sanitaire, environnement, éthique…) ? Quels sont les nouveaux champs d’action du PIP Phase 2 ? Qui peut en bénéficier ? Comment en bénéficier?... sont autant de questions auxquelles cet atelier permettra de répondre.
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How to access PIP Phase 2 support? Launch Event in Uganda – 30 March 2010
22/02/2011
On 30 of March 2010, an event will be held at the Grand Imperial Hotel (Kampala), to mark the launch of the second phase of the PIP. The workshop will be an opportunity for the PIP team to meet with representatives of the Ugandan fruit and vegetable sector, and to respond to key questions: How can companies exporting to the European market deal with the new challenges facing them such as food safety, ethical trade, fair trade, the environment, etc.? What types of activity are covered by PIP Phase 2? Who can benefit from the Programme, and how?
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How to access PIP Phase 2 support? Launch Event in Kenya – 25 March 2010
22/02/2011
On 25 of March 2010, an event will be held at the Tin Tin Restaurant (Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi), to mark the launch of the second phase of the PIP. The workshop will be an opportunity for PIP to meet with representatives from the Kenyan fruit and vegetable sector. How can the new challenges faced by exporters on the European market be dealt with (Food safety, ethical trade, fair trade, the environment, etc.)? What are the new fields of action covered by PIP Phase 2? Who can benefit from it, and how?
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Comment bénéficier du PIP Phase 2 ? Atelier de lancement au SENEGAL - 9 mars 2010
22/02/2011
Ce 9 mars 2010, le PIP rencontre à Dakar la filière fruits et légumes sénégalaise lors d’un atelier de lancement de la phase 2 du programme. Comment faire face aux nouveaux défis du marché européen (qualité sanitaire, environnement, éthique…) ? Quels sont les nouveaux champs d’action du PIP Phase 2 ? Qui peut en bénéficier ? Comment en bénéficier?... sont autant de questions auxquelles cet atelier permettra de répondre.
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Developing trade to meet the millennium goals : Two new EU-funded programmes supporting ACP trade
19/10/2009
For the second time, COLEACP is participating in the European Development Days (EDD) – the European forum for decision-makers and practitioners in development cooperation, which will take place in Stockholm between 22 and 24 October.
COLEACP is a not-for-profit professional association established in 1973 to promote and enhance the horticultural trade between ACP and EU countries. Its membership includes European importers as well as exporters from some 30 ACP countries
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PIP leg of the Commissioner’s visit to Kenya - Brussels, 2nd April 2009
03/04/2009
EU Commissioner for Health, Food and Feed Safety and Animal Health and Welfare - Mrs Androulla Vassiliou - meets Kenyan beneficiaries of the EU-funded PIP Programme and HORTICAP project. This provides her with a unique chance to appreciate how the challenge of meeting EU food safety regulations has been turned into an opportunity for African agriculture.
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PIP is training local consultants and bringing ACP expertise up to date with the new European requirements - Brussels, 23 March 2009
02/04/2009
The PIP is organising two “training of trainers” sessions in Kenya during March and April 2009.
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The PIP reinforcing ACP expertise in line with the new requirements of the European market for horticultural products - Brussels, 26 February 2009
10/03/2009
The PIP programme is broadening the scope of its action with new Training of Trainers sessions. After the first one which took place in Dakar on February, Ivory Coast is delighted to welcome the new training. It will take place at the Haladje Hotel in Abidjan from the 9th to the 20th of March 2009.
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