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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| PAFO - COLEAD, Innovation session 24_ Save the date | 4 Relevance | 5 months ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Climate Resilience | |
| Save the Date – innovation & Technology adoption by entrepreneurs !!! Be part of our upcoming innovation Session 24, hosted by the Pan-African Farmers Organisation (PAFO) and COLEAD : Theme: innovation and Technology Adoption by Entrepreneurs Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Time: 12:00–14:00 UTC Format: Online, via Zoom Join the session to discover how innovators across Africa are integrating new technologies to boost productivity, sustainability, and market access in the agrifood sector. Register here: Let’s learn, connect, and drive the futu ... | |||||
| DD–1 | Join us tomorrow for Session 25 of the PAFO–COLEAD Innovation Series ! | 3 Relevance | 2 months ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Climate Resilience | |
| Be part of our next innovation Session, co-hosted by the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and COLEAD: Topic : Foresight: Key Agrifood Changes Impacting EntrepreneursDate: Wednesday, 5 November 2025Time: 12:00–14:00 UTC ✨ Join visionary African entrepreneurs and experts as they explore the major transformations shaping the future of agrifood systems from climate and technology shifts to food safety, trade, and inclusive innovation.Discover how foresight can help entrepreneurs anticipate change, strengthen resilience, and seize new market opp ... | |||||
| Highlights Session n°24 _ PAFO-COLEAD Innovation Series | 3 Relevance | 4 months ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Climate Resilience | |
| The 24th session of the PAFO-COLEAD innovations Series took place two weeks ago, bringing together over 460 registered participants and 6 outstanding speakers to explore “Innovation and Technology adoption by entrepreneurs.” During the session, panelists shared how African innovators are advancing climate-smart fertilizers, hydroponics, digital platforms, and circular economy solutions to increase productivity, reduce losses, and build more resilient food systems. If you missed it, or still have questions, you can still catch up! All session materials are ... | |||||
| From Agroecology to Circular Economy – A Throwback to SDG 12 in Practice | 3 Relevance | 4 months ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Circular Economy | |
| ... shared practical solutions. The PAFO-COLEAD innovation Series showcase innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and SMEs. Practical lessons on responsible production emerged. Session n°6, on sustainable agriculture and agroecological practices, featured ColdHubs Limited, Kati Farms (Uganda) Ltd, SHEKINA Enterprise and SYMABIO showing how they support organic certification, upcycle orphan fruits, train young farmers, and promote nutrient recycling through composting and clean energy. Session n°11 explored circular economy and food loss ... | |||||
| Présentation | 1 Relevance | 7 months ago | DIAGNE Serigne Falilou | Introduce Yourself | |
| Bonjour à toutes et à tous,Je suis Serigne Falilou Diagne, Chargé d’études et de missions au sein du cabinet Développement innovation Consulting (DIC). Homme sénégalais basé à Dakar, j’évolue dans le domaine du développement socioéconomique, à la croisée de la planification territoriale, de l’innovation agricole et de la stratégie de projets à impact. Chez DIC, j’interviens dans l’analyse, la structuration et l’accompagnement de projets qui visent à transformer durablement les territoires, en mobilisant des approches intégrées et participatives. Je m’intére ... | |||||
| RE: South-South Series: Climate-Resilient Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs | 1 Relevance | 2 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's webinar! The sixth session of the South-South Series focused on Climate-Resilient Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs. The session held on the 26th of November 2025 was a success! It attracted a great interest from all regions in the world. 330 persons registered to the session and accessed all information. Moderated by Alonso Bobes, Program Associate at UN Women Caribbean, and opened by Jeremy Knops, General Delegate, COLEAD, and Angela Davis, Program Specialist at UN Women Caribbean, the session featured four accomplished women leaders from Africa and the Caribbean. They shared their experiences in building and supporting climate-resilience business models. The interactive Q&A session fostered an engaging dialogue between participants and speakers. Finally, Nina Desanlis-Perrin, Project Officer at COLEAD, outlined the key points and the next steps and opportunities for continued collaboration. Find all information related to this session, including recordings, powerpoint presentations and highlights here: | |||||
| South-South Series: Climate-Resilient Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs | 1 Relevance | 2 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| The 6th session of the South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business will focus onClimate-Resilient Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs and will be held on Wednesday 26th of November - 14h-16h UTC. Supporting climate-resilient business models for women entrepreneurs is essential for equitable and sustainable development. Women-led ventures, particularly in agriculture, renewable energy, crafts, and local services, are uniquely positioned to develop innovative solutions at the climate–gender nexus, reducing vulnerability while generating income. However, systemic barriers, including limited access to credit, markets, training, infrastructure, and legal rights, often constrain their ability to adopt resilient practices or recover from shocks. Direct investment in women’s capacity, through climate finance, training in sustainable methods, mentorship, market linkages, and enabling policies, can empower women as change agents and strengthen community resilience more broadly. Participants will gain practical insights at the intersection of gender, entrepreneurship, and climate resilience, learn evidence -based strategies to grow and adapt their enterprises, and explore tools and approaches for building sustainable, climate -ready business models in Africa and the Caribbean. More information can be found on this page of Agrinnovators (programme, biodata, etc): Registration link: | |||||
| RE: Caribbean Agrifood Business Series - Session n°19: Transforming Agrifood Systems | 1 Relevance | 3 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Climate Resilience | |
| The latest Caribbean Agrifood Business session n°19 explored the opportunities in transforming agrifood systems. The event featured 4 accomplished entrepreneurs, from Jamaica, Suriname, Trinindad and Tobago and Mexico. The discussion also showcased support mechanisms from development partners. The session drew 321 registrants from across continents, eager to learn more and access additional resources. Presentations, highlights and recordings of the session are available here: | |||||
| South-South Series: Access to Finance for Women-led MSMEs | 1 Relevance | 3 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| The 5th session of the South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business will focus on Access to Finance for Women-led MSMEs and will be held on Wednesday 22nd of October - 14h-16h UTC. Women-led MSMEs represent about 35% of MSMEs in developing markets and are vital for economic growth, yet they face slower expansion due to limited access to finance, institutional barriers, and concentration in low-growth sectors. Despite global progress in financial inclusion, women remain less likely than men to engage with financial institutions, with a persistent 9-point gender gap in account ownership. Their businesses are often smaller, more informal, and clustered in consumer-oriented or “women’s” sectors, reflecting social norms, limited collateral, and heavy household responsibilities. Expanding women’s access to finance and integrating them into formal financial networks could significantly boost productivity and growth, and empower women in all areas. Participants will gain firsthand perspectives by directly hearing from experienced entrepreneurs and experts in the field of access to finance. They will discover practical insights into innovative financial solutions, learn strategies to overcome common barriers, and explore networks that can help them secure capital, grow their businesses, and strengthen their leadership skills. More information can be found on this page of Agrinnovators (programme, biodata, etc): Registration link: | |||||
| Caribbean Agrifood Business Series - Session n°19: Transforming Agrifood Systems | 1 Relevance | 3 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Climate Resilience | |
| The 19th session of the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series organised by IICA and COLEAD will focus on Transforming Agrifood Systems: Opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Caribbean and Latin America and will take place on Thursday 23 October 14:00-16:00 UTC. The agrifood sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is undergoing profound changes, driven by global trends, climate pressures, and evolving consumer demands. Rising food prices, energy and fertilizer costs, and supply chain disruptions, including those exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, are making access to nutritious and affordable food increasingly difficult. Across the region, disparities in production, nutrition, and market access shape food systems, with women, children, smallholder farmers, and urban poor populations being the most affected. At the same time, dependence on imported food leaves many Caribbean and Latin American countries vulnerable to external shocks, from natural disasters to economic volatility, creating both risks and opportunities for local agrifood entrepreneurs. By aligning entrepreneurial dynamism with supportive policies, sustainable practices, and inclusive strategies, Latin America and the Caribbean can move from vulnerability to leadership in building food systems that are efficient, sustainable, and just. The path ahead is clear: fostering collaboration across sectors, investing in resilience and technology, and placing people and the planet at the centre of food system transformation. Registration: Programme in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese are available on this page of Agrinnovators: | |||||
| RE: In Kenya, 90% of packaged food needs health warning label under new rules | 1 Relevance | 3 months ago | ZOMAHOUN | Labelling | |
| ... informe clairement le consommateur tout en incitant les industriels à revoir leurs procédés. Réduire le sucre, le sel et les graisses saturées n’est pas qu’un objectif de santé publique — c’est aussi un défi technologique qui stimule l’innovation. Les entreprises sont désormais poussées à reformuler leurs produits : substitution partielle du sucre par des édulcorants naturels (stévia, extraits de dattes), remplacement des graisses saturées par des huiles locales plus saines (sésame, arachide), ou encore intégration de fibres et protéines végétales pour amé ... | |||||
| RE: South-South Series: Leveraging Technology and Digital Transformation | 1 Relevance | 5 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| The fourth session of the South-South Series was focused on Leveraging Technology and Digital Transformation. The session was a success! The session attracted a great interest from all regions in the world: 549 registered from various continents and accessed all information and recordings. Moderated by Gayle Gollop, Programme Specialist, Private Sector, UN Women MCO Caribbean, and opened by Jeremy Knops, General Delegate, COLEAD, the session featured five accomplished women leaders from Africa and the Caribbean. They shared their experiences of using technology and digitalisation to empower women entrepreneurs. The interactive Q&A session, moderated by Alonso Bobes, Women Economic Empowerment Specialist, UN Women MCO Caribbean, fostered an engaging dialogue between participants and speakers. Finally, Nina Desanlis-Perrin, Project Officer in the Networks and Alliances Department at COLEAD, closed the session by outlining the next steps and opportunities for continued collaboration. Find panelists' presentations, as well as the recording and highlights of the session on this page: | |||||
| South-South Series: Leveraging Technology and Digital Transformation | 1 Relevance | 5 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| ... Session n°4 will focus on Leveraging Technology and Digital Transformation and is taking place on the 3rd of September (14h-16h UTC). Women entrepreneurs' experiences will highlight the innovations, skills, and partnerships needed to compete in more digital and innovative markets, at the same time as empowering women, around the world. More information can be found on this page of Agrinnovators (programme, biodata, etc): Registration link: | |||||
| South-South Series - Power in Connexion: Collaborating & Networking for Women's Business Growth | 1 Relevance | 6 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| The South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business organised by UN Women and COLEAD is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs and business leaders, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, skill enhancement, market access, and networking opportunities. Session n°3 was held on the 21st of May 2025 and focused on Power in Connexion: Collaborating & Networking for Women's Business Growth. The session featured five accomplished women leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. They shared insights into their business networks supporting women entrepreneurs. The event drew significant global interest with 560 registered from various continents. Watch the recordings of the session in English, French and Spanish. More information about this session: | |||||
| South-South Series - Strategies for effective marketing and branding | 1 Relevance | 6 months ago | Nina Desanlis-Perrin | Women empowerment | |
| The regular South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business organised by UN Women and COLEAD is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs and business leaders, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, skill enhancement, market access, and networking opportunities. Session n°2 was held on the 9th of April 2025 and focused on the “Strategies for effective marketing and branding”. The session featured three inspiring women entrepreneurs from Nigeria, The Bahamas, and Trinidad & Tobago. They shared how they're building bold brands, embracing digital tools, and connecting with customers through authentic storytelling. From e-commerce and social media to personal branding and mentorship, the session offered real, practical insights for women-led businesses looking to grow and stand out in today’s market. The event drew significant global interest, with 601 participants registering to engage with the content and access resources and the session recording. Watch the recording of the session in English and in French. More information about the session on this page: | |||||
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