AFS Forum’s Post

Food Systems in #Africa is booming with our collective effort!! Let make it happen now!! #Agriculture #FoodSystems #Food #AfricaIsTheFuture #FutureIsNow

🌍 I thank IFC - International Finance Corporation, the The World Bank Group, for inviting me to speak at the 11th International Food Safety Forum in #Tashkent. It was very valuable to engage with local, regional, and global stakeholders, including World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, and UNICEF, to address critical global #foodsafety issues. 📋 My presentation focused on the opportunities and challenges of #Uzbekistan's agriculture and #food exports to the global market. While food safety measures are crucial for the international success of Uzbek products, there are these additional pillars that need to be developed simultaneously for sustainable overseas reach: ✅ Ensuring critical quantity of offered products ✅ Developing product-specific logistical solutions ✅ Training HR for cross-cultural trade communication 🍌 Moreover, I challenged the idea that being landlocked hinders overseas trade. The journey of Jamaican bananas to Uzbek tables stands as proof that distance is but a minor obstacle. Why shouldn’t it be possible for Uzbek products to find their way to distant lands? This thought resonated with the audience and received repeated highlights in the local media. #GlobalFoodSafety #UzbekistanExports #SustainableTrade #IFCForum #AgriFoodIndustry #IFCFoodSafety IFC Agribusiness Rishi Partners

#FarmersMarketNairobi opens with great success 🌱 Yesterday, we launched the Farmers Market Nairobi bringing farmers and the community together in a celebration of fresh, high-quality local produce. This market is part of the Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative (#MAMi), funded by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and implemented by CIHEAM Bari. After Alexandria, Egypt, Nairobi proudly becomes the second city in this initiative, with more countries like Tunisia, Lebanon, and Albania set to join soon. We want to build a sustainable and direct agricultural supply chain that strengthens local communities while fostering international cooperation. With the support of partners like the Italian Embassy in Kenya and Coldiretti’s Fondazione Campagna Amica, this project bridges cultures and creates opportunities for growth. The market will now be open every Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Rosslyn Square, Red Hill Link Road - Nairobi, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, meats, baked goods, tea, coffee, flowers, and artisanal crafts. #WorldFarmersMarketsCoalition #WorldFMC #FarmersMarkets

+A Vision for Tajikistan and Central Asia: Strengthening Food Security 🇹🇯+ An inspiring exchange with two experts from the poultry industry: For over seven years, they have been operating one of the largest self-sustaining facilities in the region—from egg production to the processing of poultry in line with European standards. With an annual per capita poultry consumption of 35 kilograms, they set a benchmark and supply up to 3.5 million people. Our discussion focused on key challenges and solutions: 🔹 Reducing import dependency: A step towards economic independence. 🔹 Strengthening self-sufficiency: Ensuring sustainable food supplies for local populations. 🔹 Creating export potential: Generating economic benefits through poultry exports. This dialogue reinforced the understanding that food security in Tajikistan and Central Asia is achievable—regardless of global uncertainties or dominant market players. 🌟 Together, we are building a strong and sustainable future for Tajikistan and Central Asia! 🌟 Find more details about this initiative in the comments! 👇 #Tajikistan #ShapingTheFuture #FoodSecurity #SelfSufficiency #Cooperation #HonoraryConsulate #kouroshpourkian

#NowHappening: The morning sessions of the ADB Asia and the Pacific Forum kicked off with a discussion on the evolution of the rice market in ASEAN through the lens of food security policies. IRRI Board Chair Dr. Cao Duc Phat drew from his experience as the former agriculture minister of Vietnam to emphasize the importance of implementing open-market policies, stressing that restrictions and subsidies lead to a less competitive environment, lower returns for farmers, and higher prices for consumers. Dr. Phat highlighted how prioritizing high investment in scientific R&D and infrastructure has propelled Vietnam from a country struggling to feed its people to becoming the 5th largest rice exporter globally. #ADBFoodSecurity24 #Rice #RiceScience #ASEAN

🇮🇪 🇩🇿 a promising agri-food partnership 🚀📡 Algeria-Ireland 🇩🇿🤝🇮🇪 Towards a Sustainable and Innovative #Agri_Food_Partnership. 🔔 A Strategic Collaboration On November 18, 2024, a delegation of nine Irish companies, leaders in the dairy, meat and livestock sectors, visited Algeria to explore business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships. ▪️ Mr Kieran Fitzgerald 🇮🇪, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board 🔗 An Impact Seminar Organized by Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board - , this seminar marked a major step in strengthening economic relations between Algeria and Ireland. Discussions focused on: - The growing needs of the Algerian market for red meat and dairy products. - The presentation of in-depth studies on market trends. - The importance of the Origin Green initiative, an inspiring sustainability model for Algeria. 📊 A Strategic Market With a projected population of 52 million by 2030, Algeria is a key player in Irish agri-food exports. 🔗 In 2023, trade reached €95 million, with strong demand for skimmed milk powder, cheddar and whole milk powder. 🚀A promising agri-food partnership 🌍 A Common Vision for the Future This partnership is part of a sustainable and mutually beneficial dynamic, where Ireland brings its expertise in sustainability and food security, and Algeria its ambitions for growth and exports in sub-Saharan Africa. 🔧 Promising Perspectives The visit of the Irish delegation to Algeria marks a key step in strengthening bilateral cooperation and paves the way for significant economic benefits. Together, the two countries aim to consolidate their position in African and international markets. 💡 Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board, a trusted partner for a prosperous agri-food future. Bord Bia Central & Eastern Europe : 9 Irish companies explore business opportunities in Algeria MAHDI RAMOS Ramos Group Ramos Business Center Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board #CEO_Ramos_Group #Ramos_Business_Center #Ramos_Group #Agri-Food #Algeria #Ireland #InternationalCooperation #StrategicPartnership #SustainableDevelopment

Indeed, thank you, H.E. Paul Kagame, for your visionary leadership, which has not only transformed Rwanda but also created an ecosystem where youth and startup like Faminga can thrive. Rwanda stands as a model of governance, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for the younger generation and accelerating digital and technological integration in agriculture As a youth in this ecosystem, We are working through Faminga to leverage AI, IoT, and geospatial technologies to revolutionize agriculture in Rwanda and across Africa. By empowering small-scale farmers with real-time data and insights, we aim to boost productivity, ensure food security, and attract more innovations in agriculture. Rwanda’s focus on sustainability, technology, and economic growth continues to set a high standard for Africa and beyond. 

𝐈𝐓𝐂 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🍎    We’re excited to share the outcomes of a recent 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 in Egypt, bringing together key private sector stakeholders to identify and address critical trade barriers affecting the export of fruits and vegetables from Egypt to the Near East and North Africa #NENA region.    🎯 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞? Promote food security in the NENA region by reducing bottlenecks to the movement of agricultural goods while creating new export opportunities for small-scale traders.    --- 📌 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✅ Reviewed insights from tailored assessments conducted across Egypt  ✅ Gathered critical feedback directly from the private sector   ✅ Identified key regulatory and procedural obstacles affecting agricultural trade, with a particular focus on intra-regional exports of Egyptian produces   --- This initiative is part of a project funded by FAO, aimed at advancing food security and trade facilitation across the NENA region.    A big thanks to our partner, the 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, for their steadfast support and collaboration. Together, we’re making strides towards reducing trade costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring a more secure and sustainable food supply for the region. 🌍    #ITC #FoodSecurity #TradeFacilitation #Agriculture #Egypt #NENA #FAO    Timothée Bruneteau Zhuo Zhao MOSTAFA ABDEL-HAFEIZ Amer Zafar Durrani Komal Kenneth Shakeel

Transforming Challenges into Success: The Journey of East Africa Food Company Discover how East Africa Food Company went from a struggling agribusiness to a thriving, bankable enterprise with the support of the CRAFT project. This video explores the hurdles they overcame, including access to finance and governance issues, and how CRAFT's Sustainable Development Model (SDM) provided the vital support needed for their transformation. Learn how embracing climate-smart practices and improving governance has not only boosted their turnover but also positioned them as a resilient and sustainable business in East Africa. 🎥 Watch now to see the impact of CRAFT on their growth and success! https://lnkd.in/dADyZzWm #CRAFTProject #Agribusiness #EastAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateSmartAgriculture #BusinessSuccess

It was a pleasure representing ASARECA during the validation meeting of the #Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) report for Uganda on 15th November, 2024 at Protea Skyz Hotel, Kampala. Some of the #Phytosanitary capacity gaps identified include; *Training and education *Resources and infrastructure *International cooperation *Data management *Regulations and legislation *Policy and awareness *Planning and coordination The meeting reviewed and provided feedback to the proposed implementation plan and budget. The meeting was organized by MAAIF Uganda in collaboration with FAO under the framework of the EU-funded project- "Strengthening Food Control and #Phytosanitary Capacities and Governance," with the IPPC Secretariat support. The altimate goal of the project is to build #Phytosanitary capacity of stakholders for better food safety and enhanced export earnings. Well structured and well functioning national #Phytosanitary systems and food control systems are essential prerequisites to guarantee safe and healthy food to citizens and to comply with World Trade Organization requirements for international trade. Uganda is one of the 9 African Union countries benefiting from the EU-funded IPPC project. Other countries include; Kenya, Rwanda, Djibouti, Eswatini, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Seychelles. I look forward to the successful implementation of the project and inclusion of initiatives that foster international exchange of knowledge, and benchmarking successes for sustained economic growth, and inclusive development.