Anne Guillaume-Gentil
Biography
Articles
Jean-Michel Severino: “Agribusiness - an opportunity for Africa”
Jean-Michel Severino, President of Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) impact fund, and former executive director of the French development agency, AFD, explains the emergence of a new category of agricultural players in Africa: agribusiness entrepreneurs, along with their successes and challenges.
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US markets: African agreement renewed
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which gives sub-Saharan African nations preferential access to US markets, has been renewed for another 10 years. Beneficiary countries have warmly welcomed this decision.
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Giant snails: A winning combination
Highly prized by communities in Central and West Africa, giant snails can also help combat malnutrition and poverty. Gathered only during the wet season, they are in short supply so farming these gastropods is becoming increasingly necessary.
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SMEs complying with standards
Adhering to food safety and plant protection standards is vital for any company exporting agricultural and food products to the European market. As part of the 10th European Development Fund, the EU has been helping SMEs in Benin to improve the quality of their products since 2012.
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