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3 questions to… Chris Horseman, consultant on international agricultural trade policy issues #1 Postponed to October 31st, what is the current British political situation with this delayed Brexit? The situation in the UK remains confused, with British public opinion split right down the middle as to whether leaving the EU is the right thing for […]
Not a week goes by without an article or event dedicated to the blockchain, which is supposed to radically transform the way our economies work. For many analysts, “block chain” technology can contribute to the development of the African continent, particularly by making its financial circuit more fluid. The blockchain, which functions as a kind […]
The agricultural potential of the African continent represents an opportunity for new actors to revolutionize the agricultural sector and create new uses. Startups in the agricultural sector represent a growing part of the entrepreneurial arena in Africa, focusing on finding innovative solutions to meet the challenges of the agricultural sector in Africa. These SMEs have […]
To unlock Africa’s agricultural potential and its domestic food market, technological innovation will undoubtedly be one of the main levers to be used. It is commonly misunderstood that agriculture is a high-tech sector. The use of the latest innovations is essential to increase productivity, especially when producers export to international markets. In Africa, digital transformation […]
Despite significant economic growth rates and remarkable progress in many areas, the African continent still faces many challenges. This is particularly the case for the agricultural sector, exposed to climate change risk, land insecurity with the absence of a land register, the difficult transition from subsistence farming to a more efficient economic model. While Africa […]
The theme of migration has become one of the main topics discussed between Africa and Europe. During the AU-EU summit held in Abidjan at the end of November, the Libyan drama haunted all minds. Everyone has his guilty role in this humanitarian disaster: Europe, which can not overcome the security approach to migration, and Africa, […]
COP23, which ended last Friday in Bonn, is intended to remind governments and policymakers of the importance of combating global warming and placing the world on a path towards more sustainable and inclusive development. Indeed, during the twentieth century, the temperature increased by 0.74 ° C, this situation is very alarming when we see that […]
In 2016, Africa imported nearly $ 35 billion worth of food. While the amount is already impressive, FAO points out that trends indicate that the bill will continue to increase. According to its projections, food imports by sub-Saharan Africa are expected to rise by 11 percent in 2017, reaching around $ 41 billion. A shame […]
Each year, Fruit Logistica is the international event of fruits and vegetables industries, bringing together producers, international companies and associations. The event connect together more than 3,100 exhibitors from 84 different countries across the value chain, and more than 75,000 visitors. Among the exhibitors, there were the big names of the banana industry (Del Monte, […]
Today, more than half of the world’s population is concentrated in urban centers. In Africa, this phenomenon of urbanization is even more perceptible with the demographic boom that the continent is experiencing. In 2017, the World Bank estimated that Africa’s urban population was 472 million, but is expected to double in the next 25 years, […]