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Sharing MBC Trustee Lito Tayag's article which captures the key takeaways from our MBC Agriculture and Food Security Summit, #FoodisEveryonesBusiness

This week, the EAC Secretariat has convened the 2nd MARKUP II Regional Steering Committee meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 1st to 5th, 2024. Kicking off with visits to thriving Rwandan SMEs—success stories from the first phase of MARKUP—the event brings together regional stakeholders dedicated to amplifying market access for East African products. COPRA, alongside Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture, is part of this delegation, actively contributing to critical discussions on enhancing export opportunities for Tanzanian produce. MARKUP II is focused on paving the way for international market access for Tanzanian products like avocado, spices, coffee, packaging, and leather goods. As the authority overseeing Tanzania's avocado value chain and spices sub-sector, COPRA is dedicated to empowering SMEs by establishing robust market systems and fortifying these industries for global trade. By strengthening these value chains, we’re ensuring Tanzanian produce can thrive and compete on the world stage. #COPRA #ShirikishaBoreshaEndeleza #LishaTaifaLishaDunia

🌏💧 Exciting news from the #10thWorldWaterForum in Bali, Indonesia! USAID has announced the expansion of its #GlobalWaterStrategy Action Research Initiative to #Indonesia. In collaboration with the Government of Indonesia (GOI), USAID REAL-Water will spearhead research that will inform the implementation of Indonesia’s current large-scale community-based rural water supply flagship program, PAMSIMAS. “We hope that this study will provide insight and substantial field evidence, helping us to improve and accelerate access to safe drinking water for all, especially in rural areas," said National Coordinator for Drinking Water and Sanitation at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Nur Aisyah Nasution. Read more about the planned research: https://lnkd.in/eEpnMSW4

📣 The Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy (KNCTS) is now open for public consultation and interested individuals are invited to review the strategy document using the provided review template. Please access the Strategy document and the Comments Review Template on MECS programme website via this link: https://lnkd.in/eRsE4YsX All comments and completed review templates must be submitted to EED Advisory and the Gamos East Africa team (the contact details have been provided in the 'comments review template') by Tuesday, 26th March, at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT). The Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy (KNCTS) aims to promote sustainable and efficient cooking methods while addressing environmental concerns and enhancing public health. Public participation plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the strategy reflects the diverse needs and perspectives of the Kenyan population. Don't miss this opportunity to have your say and contribute to a more sustainable future for Kenya.  https://lnkd.in/eRsE4YsX Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Loughborough University, EED Advisory, Gamos East Africa, GeCCo - Global Electric Cooking Coalition #Kenya #cleancooking #strategy #sustainability

While attending the Advancing Food Security in Nairobi City (AFSN) workshop, I came on board solely to document the event... photos, key quotes, content for social, etc.. however five minutes in, I realized I was in completely new territory! The list of vocabulary and technical jargon left me feeling a little out of place. Not a bad thing, because this meant I had a lot to learn about the intricacies of food security and the role informal settlement vendors play. My aha! moment was realizing that even the mama mboga, the njugu seller, and smocha sellers have important roles to play toward advancing food security. These informal vendors provide access to fast- moving food and snack options to communities who often rely on this for their nutrition needs. Did you know a simple meal of chai and andazi can sometimes be the only meal affordable and accesible to communities in the informal settlements? 💥 I look forward to capturing more milestones in the recently launched ''Advancing Food Security in Nairobi County Program'' and learning more about food security in urban informal settlements.

For everyone who couldn't join our stakeholder workshop in Nairobi last month, we have great news! 📢 The slides from the Human Rights Due Diligence in Agricultural Production workshop are now available on our website. 📄 During the workshop, we provided an overview of human rights due diligence requirements and discussed how the Food Security Standard can serve as a valuable tool to comply with these obligations. We also explored the role of the human right to food and shared practical examples from Kenya that illustrate how we can address the right to food while improving the overall human rights situation. 🌱🤝 Dive into the insights and discussions by checking out the slides here: https://lnkd.in/eUVfsjMa 📥 #duediligence #foodsecurity #stakeholderengagement Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Meo Carbon Solutions Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR)

#MagazineInsights 🌍 #CountryFocus: Tanzania  According to MordorIntelligence, Tanzania’s Fruits and Vegetables Market size is expected to grow from USD 2.04 billion in 2023 to USD 2.80 billion in 2028, at a CAGR of 6.50% during the forecast period. 🌍 Explore further why Tanzania’s fresh produce industry is a beacon of potential including other thought-provoking articles showcased in Fresh Produce Middle East & Africa Magazine Issue No. 1 via the PDF version pinned on our page OR the Flipbook digital edition via this LINK https://lnkd.in/dYFc4sKk 🌍 #FreshProduce #AgricultureInsights #IndustryTrends #MagazineLaunch #FreshProduceMEA #FreshProduceIndustry Fridah Chepkoech

Ever thought of approaches of causing food systems transformation???. Multistakeholder implémentation platform focusing on market system development is a proven approach in pyrethrum value chain in Kenya. over the past few months, I have been involved in coordinating a project employing this approaches. The key lesson learnt, is the synergies drawn from the 3 different partners. The commercial private partner brings onboard the business case and sustainability of the project. The faith based civil society catalysizes the policy advocacy and the INGO manages the grants. The results are enormous. It's a model worth exploring.

Thank you, Lee-Anne, for addressing the key challenge of the lack of comprehensive disaster response assessments. This has been a longstanding issue that has either not been voiced effectively or, though it was amplified and documented, the issue has not been adequately addressed. If, there needs to funding for resources to tackle this problem. However, the approach must be systematic and sound effective to ensure real impact on the whole database on distaster response and recovery is addressed. Building a robust database for disaster management, including first aid response and long-term recovery, will be crucial in strengthening Vanuatu’s resilience and enhancing its disaster response practices. A strong, well-organized system will contribute significantly to nation-building and improving resilience.