#COVID-19 pandemic In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pan African Farmers Organisation and COLEACP are joining efforts to protect and strengthen national food production and distribution systems across #African countries. In the short run, this means supporting the agricultural sector in protecting the health and safety of employees, workers, producers and their communities; safeguarding livelihoods as well as food security and nutrition. The initial focus is on disseminating information and training tools adapted and relevant to the preventive health and safety measures to implement at community, farm and company level. In parallel, specific business support to Farmers Organisations and MSMEs will be provided in order to address and mitigate the negative socio-economic impacts of #COVID-19. Finally, a thorough impact study will be launched to feed to design of holistic recovery plans for the agricultural sector. #FFM #COLEACP2020 #PAFO #COVID19 #Coronairus
#Brussels, the President of the PanAfrican Farmers Organization, Elizabeth Nsimadala, met Jeremy Knops, General Delegate of COLEACP, to sign a MoU between the two organisations. This cooperation aims specifically to coordinate support activities for suppliers and processors, especially smallholders in Africa, to produce affordable, safe and nutritious food and operate more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive businesses in line with domestic, regional and international market requirements. #FFM #COLEACP2020 #foodsafety #foodsecurity
