The development of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Mauritius is the focus of a two-day technical workshop which is being held on on 16 and 17 February 2022
Agriculture
Near East and North Africa countries focus on nutrition, climate, water and gender
The 36th FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC36) started with a focus on improving nutrition, building resilient rural communities, optimising water management, green recovery initiatives, as well as gender-sensitive development strategies
US$10.2mn project to boost Benin’s exports of organic cashew nuts
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Trade Hub has launched a US$10.2mn co-investment partnership with Tolaro Global, to strengthen Benin’s certified organic cashew nut market and help meet the growing demand for cashew products
World Bank releases review report on Mauritius sugarcane sector
The World Bank (WB) Report on the Sugarcane Sector Review was released during a workshop held at the Caudan Arts Centre, in Port Louis
A policy guide to African food systems transformation
In response to concerns like food security and improved nutrition in Africa, the Malabo Montpellier Panel recently unveiled Recipes for Success: Policy Innovations to Transform Africa’s Food Systems and Build Resilience