Joint Press Release – 2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum

JOINT PRESS RELEASE 2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM LINKING THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR TO THE LOCAL MARKETS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVED FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO The 2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum held in Apia, Samoa, from 29 August to 1 September organised by the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation … Continue reading Joint Press Release – 2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum

2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum

Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific 2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM LINKING THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR TO THE LOCAL MARKETS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVED FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO Apia, Samoa, 29th August - 1st September 2016 **For Twitter coverage follow #PacAgriBiz and  #PacAgriTo ** New ! articles on agribusiness … Continue reading 2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum

Brussels Briefing 45: “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation”

The Brussels Development Briefing n.45 on the subject of “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation” was held in Brussels at 09:00-13:00 on 13th July 2016 at the Albert Borschette Congress Center, Room 1.A (Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels).  This Briefing was organised by the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation … Continue reading Brussels Briefing 45: “Smart and Affordable farming solutions for Africa: the next driver for agricultural transformation”

Brussels Briefing 44: Promoting responsible and sustainable sourcing through Fair Trade

The Brussels Development Briefing no. 44 on “Promoting responsible and sustainable sourcing through Fair Trade” took place on 22 June 2016  from 9:00 to 13:00, at the ACP Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Briefings was co-organised by CTA, the European Commission / DEVCO, the ACP Secretariat, CONCORD and the Fair Trade Advocacy Office. On Twitter, you can … Continue reading Brussels Briefing 44: Promoting responsible and sustainable sourcing through Fair Trade

Vanuatu Holds Agritourism Policy Setting Worskhop 2016

Policy setting for improved linkages between agriculture, trade and tourism: Strengthening the local agrifood sector and promoting healthy food in agritourism   Workshop organised by the Government of Vanuatu and CTA in collaboration with IICA and PIPSO  Port-Vila, Vanuatu, 25-27 May Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa, Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila Tourism is the lifeblood … Continue reading Vanuatu Holds Agritourism Policy Setting Worskhop 2016

Eight years of agricultural policy engagement at the Brussels Briefings

A review of policy issues and challenges facing agriculture and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries from 2007 until 2015 is now available in multimedia DVD and USB stick. Knowledge and policy dialogue are a prerequisite for Brussels-based actors engaged in ACP agriculture to be able to better respond to emerging challenges. … Continue reading Eight years of agricultural policy engagement at the Brussels Briefings

3rd PAFO Continental Briefing Advancing African agriculture through agribusiness development

3rd PAFO Continental Briefing Advancing African agriculture through agribusiness development 28-29 November 2015, Durban, South Africa  Organised by the Panafrican Farmer’s Organisations (PAFO) and the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) Organised in the context of the GFIA Twitter: @ctaflash @ctabrussels #ContBrief #GFIAAfrica Watch Statistics This Briefing is linked to the Brussels Briefings organized by the … Continue reading 3rd PAFO Continental Briefing Advancing African agriculture through agribusiness development

2nd Caribbean Agribusiness Forum: Expanding markets

Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Caribbean 2nd Caribbean Agribusiness Forum STRENGTHENING THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR and EXPANDING MARKETS Organised by CTA, IICA, CABA in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Water Resource Management and Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA) Organised in the context of the Caribbean-Pacific Agri-Food Forum 5-6 November … Continue reading 2nd Caribbean Agribusiness Forum: Expanding markets

BB43: Emerging donors & rising powers in ACP agriculture

The Brussels Briefing on the subject of “Emerging donors and rising powers in agriculture in ACP countries” took place on Tuesday 27 October 2015 from 9:00h to 13:00h at the ACP Secretariat (451 Avenue Georges Henri, 1200 Brussels, Room C ). The Briefing discussed the key challenges and new opportunities to enhance South-South and Triangular cooperation. … Continue reading BB43: Emerging donors & rising powers in ACP agriculture

Brussels Briefing 42: Women entrepreneurs – key players in ACP agribusiness development

The Brussels Briefing on the subject of "Women entrepreneurs - key players in ACP agribusiness development" took place on Thursday 17 September 2015 from 9:00h to 13:00h at the ACP Secretariat (451 Avenue Georges Henri, 1200 Brussels, Room C ). *** Follow  @ctabrussels and watch the video *** Research has found strong reasons to emphasize women’s … Continue reading Brussels Briefing 42: Women entrepreneurs – key players in ACP agribusiness development