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SUMMARY:Biovision Africa Trust's EOA Initiative team of Dr. David Amudavi\, Alex Mutungi and Venancia Wambua are attending the Launch of the 3rd CAADP BR Critical analysis event.
DESCRIPTION:The Objectives of the launch of the Critical Analysis  \nThe objective of the meeting is to launch the critical analysis of the 3rd BR process. More specifically\, during the 2 half-days\, the meeting will aim to: \n\nBuild a common understanding of the Critical Analysis\, its objectives and the process envisaged.\nReview expectations and commitment of BR Task Force Technical Working Group members to continue supporting the BR process.\nProvide an opportunity for each Technical Working Group\, AUC\, AUDA\, RECS\, NSA’s to discuss issues pertinent to the Critical Analysis including:\n\nTWG group composition\nInitial reflections on challenges with assigned indicators\nA preliminary analysis of what needs to be done\nResources requirements\n\n\nDiscuss any progress on communications and advocacy of the 3rd BR so far.\n\nExpected Outputs \nThe expected outputs of this meeting will be as follows: \n\nThe objectives and process of the Critical analysis understood by all.\nAll the BR Technical Working Groups (TWGs) properly constituted with clear work plans for the Critical Analysis.\nAn initial discussion on data and process issues raised by stakeholders.\nThe critical analysis of the 3rd BR process launched.\n\nDate and Venue  \nThe meeting will be virtual and is expected to last 2 days (3-4 hours per day)\, on the 26th and 27th May 2022. \nParticipants  \nThe meeting will bring together AUC\, AUDA-NEPAD\, RECs\, AK2063\, FAO\, IFPRI\, AGRA\, BR Task Force leaders\, Technical Working Group leaders and members\, experts and stakeholders. Biovision Africa Trust is part of Ending Hunger Technical Working Group \nThe launch was officially opened by Godfrey Bahiigwa – Director\, AUC-DARBE.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/biovision-africa-eoa-initiative-team-of-dr-david-amudavi-alex-mutungi-and-venancia-wambua-are-attending-the-launch-of-the-3rd-caadp-br-critical-analysis-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:agroecology,Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220421T113930Z
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SUMMARY:E-discussion: The co-creation\, sharing and dissemination of local innovations for healthy soils in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Family Farming & Agroecology Discussions Community of Practice (CoP)! \nThe objective of this group is to establish synergies\, connect existing organizations and networks and encourage proactive multi-stakeholder exchanges to enhance the community of practicioners on family farming and agroecology by co-creating and sharing knowledge through focused thematic discussions. \nEach discussion will be held around a theme chosen by the co-organizers for 4 weeks. The discussions is based on a brief paper introducing the theme\, providing general background and highlighting key questions to be considered to build a shared understanding on goals of the discussion. \nMain objectives of the Family Farming & Agroecology Community of Practice Discussions: – Facilitate open access online discussions on family farming and agroecology; – Provide a “purpose-driven” multi-stakeholder space to discuss specific theme and exchange knowledge on relevant topics for family farmers and agroecology practitioners; – Establish proactive synergies and collaborations among stakeholders and existing networks of practitioners from all levels working for the promotion of family farming and agroecology in Africa; – Increase awareness and enhance knowledge-sharing on family farming and agroecology. \nE-DISCUSSION ON THE CO-CREATION\, SHARING AND DISSEMINATION OF LOCAL INNOVATIONS FOR HEALTHY SOILS IN AFRICA 20TH APRIL – 20TH MAY 2022 \nThe FAO Family Farming & Agroecology Community of Practice in Africa is implementing a discussion on ‘The co-creation\, sharing and dissemination of local innovations for healthy soils in Africa’\, co-organized by key actors working for the promotion of family farming and agroecology in different regions and on different scales in Africa. \nThe discussion will be open from the 20th of April to the 20th of May. A background paper available in the library explains the theme of the discussion and highlights key questions to be considered. \nParticipants wishing to contribute to the discussion will post via email their contributions at familyfarmingandagroecologydiscussions@dgroups.org. \nTo join the community and see all contributions online\, please register and log in at https://dgroups.org/fao/familyfarming/agroecologydiscussions. \nThe initiative is co-organized by Access Agriculture\, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA)\, Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)\, FAO Family Farming Knowledge Platform\, FAO Agroecology Knowledge Hub\, Pan-African Farmers Organization (PAFO)\, World Rural Forum.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/e-discussion-the-co-creation-sharing-and-dissemination-of-local-innovations-for-healthy-soils-in-africa/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:agroecology,Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220414T095437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T102026Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling up Agroecology Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Since its launch in 2018\, the Scaling up Agroecology Initiative seeks to mobilize dialogue\, cooperation and investment within and beyond the United Nations (UN) system\, to bring agroecology to scale and achieve multiple sustainable development goals through sustainable agriculture and food systems. Different UN Agencies are progressively supporting agroecology across their respective mandates in partnership with governments and key actors across the food system. \nThree years into the implementation of the Initiative (2019-2021)\, this webinar aims at sharing initial achievements\, success stories and collective understanding of the enabling environment that takes agroecology forward on the ground\, in different contexts and at different levels. This event is jointly organized by the UN advisory mechanism of the initiative\, composed of FAO\, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)\, World Food Programme (WFP)\, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)\, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\, and World Health Organization (WHO). \nInterpretation in English\, French\, Spanish\, Russian\, Arabic and Chinese will be provided. \nCheck out the programme and register here or follow via webcast. \nLearn more
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/scaling-up-agroecology-initiative/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220410
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220217T100707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T114539Z
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SUMMARY:Right Livelihood College (RLC) East Africa Project: Second workshop
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Right Livelihood College (RLC)  East Africa Project: Second workshop \nDates: April 5th to April 9th 2022
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/right-livelihood-college-rlc-east-africa-project-second-workshop/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220404T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220321T135636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T135917Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop series “Right Livelihood College (RLC) Platform for Young East African Scientists – Improving the Productivity and Resilience of Smallholder Farming”
DESCRIPTION:Potentials Right Livelihood Award (“Alternative Nobel Prize”) recipients/representatives\n\nDr. David M. Amudavi\, Executive Director\, Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) icipe-African Insect Science for Food and Health\, Nairobi\, Kenya\nDr. Hans R. Herren\, President and CEO\, Millennium Institute\, Co-Founder and President Biovision\, Washington\, USA\nHelmy Abouleish\, CEO\, SEKEM Initiative\, Cairo\, Egypt\nTim Crews\, Director of Research and Lead Scientist\, Ecology Program\, The Land Institute\, Salina\, USA\nTony Rinaudo\, Natural Resources Management Specialist and agronomist\, World Vision\, Australia.\n\nPotentials Senior researchers \n\nProf. Lennart Olsson\, Professor of Geography and former Director of LUCSUS – Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies\, Lund\, Sweden\nDr. Eric Manyasa\, Senior Scientist\, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)\, Nairobi\, Kenya\nDr. Isaac Mbeche Nyang’au\, Consultant Researcher at ICIPE – International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology\, Nairobi\, Kenya\nDr. Tusiime Geoffrey\, Researcher and Lecturer\, Department of Crop Science\, Faculty of Agriculture\, Makerere University\, Kampala\, Uganda\nDr. Jimmy Lamo\, Senior Researcher\, National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCCRI)\, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)\, Namulonge\, Uganda\nDr. Juliet Wanjiku Kamau\, Research Associate at Department of Geography/SFB Future Rural Africa\, University of Bonn\, Bonn\, Germany\nDr. Muhammad Mehmood Ul Hassan\, Head and Senior Scientist\, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)\, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)\, Nairobi\, Kenya\nProf. Okot Okumu James\, Senior Lecturer/Consultant at the Institute of Environment and Natural Resources\, Makerere University\, Kampala\, Uganda\nDr. George Katete\, researcher and lecturer at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration\, The University of Nairobi\, Kenya. (added by Till.)\nDr. Alice Turinawe\, lecturer in the department of agribusiness and natural resource economics in the college of agricultural and environmental sciences at Makerere University\, Kampala\, Uganda. (Added by Wim.)\n\nFurther experts\n\nArthur Guischet\, RLC Global Network Coordinator\, Center for Development Research (ZEF)\, University of Bonn\, Germany\nDr. Till Stellmacher\, Senior Researcher\, RLC Campus Bonn Coordinator\, Center for Development Research (ZEF)\, University of Bonn\, Germany\nDorothy Birungi\, RLC Junior Researcher\, Kampala\, Uganda\nDr. Wim Carton\, Senior Lecturer\, LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)\, Lund\, Sweden\n\nJunior researchers\nDoctoral candidates (n.n.) from East Africa presently enrolled at a university in East Africa who conduct research to the project topic in agricultural sciences\, social/economic/development sciences\, or environmental sciences. The project will provide scholarships covering expenses for travel\, accommodation and catering. Participating junior researchers will be selected by an open\, competitive and non‐discriminatory tender procedure. \nThe proposal mentioned the following points regarding budget and approximate number of people that could be directly supported by the project: \nTravel and accommodation costs for up to 32 foreign participants incl. visa fees\, vaccination costs and travel insurance for up to 5 participants. \nFind Attached the Tentative workshop program: \nTentative Workshop Program
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/workshop-series-right-livelihood-college-rlc-platform-for-young-east-african-scientists-improving-the-productivity-and-resilience-of-smallholder-farming/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220310T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220310T135213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T135559Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the CAADP 3rd Biennial Review Report
DESCRIPTION:Background and Context \nThe 3rd Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Biennial Review (BR) Report was endorsed by the assembly of African Heads of State and Government during 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in February 2022. The BR is the primary mutual accountability mechanism that the African Union and its Member States use to track the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development programme (CAADP) borne from the Malabo Declaration and the t Biennial Review Report is a fundamental instrument that shows outcomes of different agricultural efforts and interventions on the continent\, to enable countries track\, measure and report progress achieved against agreed result areas. \nIn the 3rd BR cycle\, 51 countries (out of 55) reported performance across 46 indicators. The report is particularly significant as it is being released after two of the most difficult years for African agriculture: since early 2020\, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged health systems\, depressed agricultural production\, and disrupted market systems. Smallholder producers and SMEs\, most of them run by women and youth\, bore the brunt of COVID. But even before COVID\, the fall armyworm infestation (between 2018 and 2019) was a serious concern\, and a persistent desert locust outbreak from 2019 saw crops and pasture destroyed. In addition\, African countries continued to deal with the vagaries of climate change with growing frequency of extreme weather events signaling the need for more aggressive mitigation and climate-related adaptions. Against this backdrop the 3rd BR report\, titled “Accelerating CAADP Implementation for a Resilient\nAfrican Food System” will be an important basis for dialogue and action on agricultural development in Africa. \nThe Report is timely as it comes mid-way through the implementation of the Malabo commitments and goals to be achieved by 2025. It also comes shortly after the yearlong UNFSS process that focused attention on food systems in 2021. The objective of the BR report is to stimulate post-BR dialogues and action processes\, that show performance of African countries towards achieving the Malabo Goals and facilitate dialogue\, learning band action within countries and RECS. \nThe launch of the 3rd BR report is in line with efforts aimed at increasing awareness and advocacy among all stakeholder and to build momentum behind the CAADP Agenda for increased political\, policy and financial commitment. The specific objectives are: \nFind Attached the Concept note and The Launch Agenda \nAgenda -Launch of the 3rd CAADP BR Report -10 March 2022 \nConcept Note – Launch of the 3rd CAADP Biennial Review Report Launch \n 
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/launch-of-the-caadp-3-rd-biennial-review-report/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture,Secretariat Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220221T093433Z
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SUMMARY:ORGANIC BUSINESS WORKSHOP: EXPLORING PARTNERSHIPS FOR NEW ORGANIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
DESCRIPTION:The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) together with its partners invites you to the third Organic Industry Business Event on Thursday\, 24th March (9.00am) at The Sportsview Hotel Kasarani (behind ICIPE Complex). As you may know\, the Organic industry is the fastest growing subsector in agriculture globally\, trading billions of dollars’ worth of products annually. This global trend is gaining pace in Kenya with people seeking healthy food amidst the Covid19 pandemic and food safety lapses in local food supply. A growing middleclass is fast becoming selective with food and export markets are becoming increasingly critical on sustainability\, carbon emissions and pesticide residues. \nThe Kenya Organic Agriculture Network has been an industry leader making meaningful business linkages within the organic space. KOAN has assisted notable companies with strategic and much needed advisory and farmer linkage services that have led to millions of dollars’ worth of trade both locally and for export to date. In a bid to rapidly expand the organic space\, KOAN has partnered up with the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)\, the Research Institute for Organic Agriculture (FiBL)\, Africrops Limited\, the Organic Agriculture Centre of Kenya (OACK) among other organizations to foster organic market development by focusing on both the domestic and export market. \nThe Organic Business Workshop is an invite only event to present identified and explored organic business opportunities for the local and export market\, focusing on organic products originating from Murang’a County. There will be opportunity to discuss and integrate new partners into the identified pathways within three main Strategic Business Groups; I. Organic Vegetables and Fruits for Local Market\, II. Organic Herbs and Spices and lastly III. Organic Fruits for Export. \nWe are looking forward to your engagement and participation in the workshop\, as it is the next phase of exploring joint organic business opportunities identified. Meanwhile\, please take the time to register on the provided link. \nhttps://forms.gle/2sqJyUFU3MYELiWNA \nThis will allow us to plan adequately and make sure all COVID19 preventive measures are put in place. As well also acknowledge this letter by getting in touch with the undersigned and Martin Njoroge Kimani – martin@koan.co.ke (+254 725 295 437 ) who will also answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/organic-business-workshop-exploring-partnerships-for-new-organic-business-opportunities/
LOCATION:Sportsview Kasarani\, Nairobi\, Kenya\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20220217T095014Z
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SUMMARY:External Evaluation for the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative Phase II funded by SDC
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Africa : 22 February from 9.00am- 4pm (full day meeting)\nWest Africa : 23 February from 9.00am Senegal/Mali time and 10.00am Benin and Nigeria time (full day)
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/external-evaluation-for-the-ecological-organic-agriculture-initiative-phase-ii-funded-by-sdc/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211202T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20211201T182549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T182550Z
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH OF THE CENTRAL AFRICA PLATFORM OF THE ECOLOGICAL ORGANIC AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE IN AFRICA
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Link :  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86982703999?pwd=d1FOQXRxVXMxL3dvVkJOSU8wV0hoQT09 \nMeeting ID: 869 8270 3999 \nPasscode: 665620 \nFind attached the meeting programme \nProgramme for launch of Central Africa EOA-I Platform
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/launch-of-the-central-africa-platform-of-the-ecological-organic-agriculture-initiative-in-africa/
LOCATION:Yaounde\, cameroom\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211201T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20211201T192722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T192722Z
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SUMMARY:16th Continental Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/16th-continental-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Yaounde\, cameroom\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture,Secretariat Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211127
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210920T113730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T081809Z
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SUMMARY:6th West African Organic Conference Burkina Faso 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/6th-west-african-organic-conference-burkina-faso-2021/
LOCATION:Ouaga 2000′ Internional Conference Center\, Burkina Faso\, Burkina Faso
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210825T065135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T070654Z
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SUMMARY:National Organic Agriculture Business Summit Abuja 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 National Organic Agriculture Business Summit will take place at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Headquarters\, Abuja\, Nigeria\, between Nov. 2 – 4\, 2021. This is the sixth of its kind among Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) stakeholders in Nigeria. \nEssence of the National Organic Agriculture Business Summit(NOABS)\n\nExploring opportunities of the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in the context of the Decision of the African Heads of States and Governments on organic farming {EX.CL/Dec. 621(XVI)}.\nImproving local and export business activities in the organic sector\nExhibiting organic produce and products to stimulate domestic and export trade\nBuilding the capacity of practitioners and strategic stakeholders in the organic agricultural sector; contributing to food security\, income generation\, employment systems resilience\, among others.\n\nProgramme Outlook\n\nJune 1 – Aug. 31 Call for Awards\nOctober 1 – 22 Voting for awardees\nNovember 3 & 4 Presentations\, Exhibition and business fora\nNovember 4: Exhibition and National Platform meetings of Ecological Organic Agriculture Stakeholders\n\nCategories of Awards\n\nOrganic Farmer\nAdvocacy/Media Practitioner\nProcessor\nFinancial Institution\nState Government\n\nPaper submission\nPaper presentations should be agribusiness oriented and based on innovation/success stories in organic agricultural systems. Paper submission (full paper not more than 6 pages (including Picture) in A4\, 1.5 spacing\, Time New Romans) 12 front size and upload to www.noabs.noanigeria.net \nExhibition – strictly for certied organic produce/products and services.\n\nNational: ₦ 50\,000 and ₦ 70\,000/ exhibitor for 1- 2mins and 3-5mins video exhibition respectively.\nSpecial Offer: ₦ 100\,000 for 3-5mins video exhibition plus publication in Organiculture (National Organic Agriculture Business Journal)\nInternational – Virtual @ USD 200/exhibitor\n\nGeneral Participation\n\nPhysical- ₦ 35\,000/participant\, covering registration materials\, one tea break and lunch per day and unrestricted participation at business fora\nVirtual/Digital – ₦ 10\,000/participant\nBusiness fora – ₦ 200\,000/platform for organizations/investors for advocacy or business discussions.\n\nRegistration and Payment Deadline\nOctober 22\, 2021 \nRegistration\nStrictly online @ www.noabs.noanigeria.net \nBank: Ecobank Nigeria Plc. \nAccount name : Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria\n \nAccount numbers:\n\nNaira – 3872034765\nUSD – 3872034796 ( Swift code:ECOCNGLA )\n\nCALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTNERS\nThe summit organisers call for papers on innovation/success stories in organic agriculture and business investments. Contributions in the form of financial sponsorships\, logistics. etc will be greatly appreciated. \nFind Attached for more Information
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/national-organic-agriculture-business-summit-abuja-2021/
LOCATION:Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)\, Plot 424\, Aguiyi Ironsi Street\, Maitama\, Abuja\, Nigeria\, Abuja\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20211022T064312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T065025Z
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SUMMARY:The 11th Annual Indigenous Food and Seed Fair 2021
DESCRIPTION:This event will majorly focus on showcasing the potential of our indigenous foods and seeds from the different regions of Uganda\, their contribution towards building community resilience to COVID-19 and the strategies for increasing value of these indigenous foods for greater benefits to the communities. \nThe event will be both physical (by invitation) and virtual and will include high level keynote presentations\, high level panel discussions\, experience sharing sessions\, food tasting of our traditional delicacies and awarding of best exhibitor as well as other actors from relevant government MDAs\, private sector\, media and farmers. \nThe event will also include a showcase of various agroecology projects and candid discussions on the process for scaling up agroecology in Uganda and also include live televised sessions. \nI kindly request you to express your interest to participate in this event either physically or virtually. \nRegister via this link: https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/x/6rNeDPnj  to join the conversation. \nThe event will be streamed live on PELUM’s social media platforms i.e Facebook\, Twitter\, YouTube and Zoom.  \nAttached is artwork for IFF showing brief details of the event. \nYouTube and Zoom links for IFF event are below; \n1. Youtube link for Food Fair – https://youtu.be/utRDGxKEwgU \n    Zoom – Meeting ID: 825 2401 7554 \n    Passcode: 694828 \nMore updates and progress will be shared with you in the course of the week. \nPlease don’t hesitate to get in touch should you require more information. \nLooking forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the event.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/the-11th-annual-indigenous-food-fair/
LOCATION:Silver Springs Hotel- Bugolobi.\, Uganda
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211027T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20211021T125548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T125548Z
UID:4324-1635325200-1635352200@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:3rd National Agroecology Actors’ Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This event will be both physical (by invitation) and virtual and will include high level discussions and presentations from renown International and National agroecologists as well as other actors from relevant government MDAs\, private sector\, media and farmers. \nThe event will include a showcase event of various agroecology projects and candid discussions on the process for scaling up agroecology in Uganda. The event will also include live televised sessions. \nI kindly request you to express your interest to participate in this event either physically or virtually. \nRegister via this link: https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/x/e2g00OzN to join the conversation. \nThe event will be streamed live on PELUM’s social media platforms i.e Facebook\, Twitter\, YouTube and Zoom.  \nAttached is artwork for NAAS showing brief details of the event. \nYouTube and Zoom links for NAAS event are below; \n1.Youtube link for NAAS – https://youtu.be/KgXBk28grXk \n    Zoom – Meeting ID: 812 3384 9817 \n    Passcode: 542568 \nMore updates and progress will be shared with you in the course of the week. \nPlease don’t hesitate to get in touch should you require more information. \nLooking forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the event.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/3rd-national-agroecology-actors-symposium/
LOCATION:Silver Springs Hotel- Bugolobi.\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210914T131649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T131649Z
UID:4304-1631577600-1631663999@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Eastern Africa EOA-I progress updates meeting : 14th September 2021
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/eastern-africa-eoa-i-progress-updates-meeting-14th-september-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture,Secretariat Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210820T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210818T093133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T094320Z
UID:4221-1629460800-1629468000@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:ASBP FMSS Cluster Validation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Zoom Link\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81759805975?pwd=SmxwQnFvQVpXYTNDdEJYR29vSDJhUT09
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/asbp-fmss-cluster-validation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture,Secretariat Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210810T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210810T150423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T150423Z
UID:4204-1628582400-1628701200@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:CONTENT CREATION WRITE SHOP
DESCRIPTION:CONTENT_CREATION_WRITESHOP_PROGRAM
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/content-creation-write-shop/
LOCATION:Kyaka Hotel – Machakos\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210810T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210810T100036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T100142Z
UID:4198-1628582400-1628701200@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/farmer-managed-seed-systems-fmss-workshop/
LOCATION:Rainbow Resort Hotel\, Ruiru – Nairobi\, Kenya\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210725
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210723T070403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T070751Z
UID:4175-1627084800-1627171199@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting on Mainstreaming Ecological Organic Agriculture/agro ecology in NAIPs and RAIPS
DESCRIPTION:AUC and EOA-I Continental Secretariat (hosted by Biovision Africa Trust) to host a virtual meeting on Mainstreaming Ecological Organic Agriculture / agroecology in NAIPs and RAIPS on 24th July 2021. \nThis is in line with implementation of the Executive Council of the African Union decision on organic farming in 2011(EX.CL/631 (XVIII). This decision requested the AU Commission and NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (now known as African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) to (i) initiate and provide guidance for an AU-led coalition of international partners on the establishment of an African organic farming platform based on available best practices; and to (ii) provide guidance in support of the development of sustainable organic farming systems and improve seed quality. In 2019\, the 3rd Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture\, Rural Development\, Water and Environment (ARDWE) urged African Union Member States to mainstream EOA into their national agricultural production systems and allocate adequate resources to the sector. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe overall purpose of this meeting is to brainstorm on the mainstreaming of EOA into NAIPS and RAIPs. \n\n\n\nThe specific objectives are: \n\nUpdate RECs on the implementation of the EOAI\nDiscuss the establishment of Regional EOA Steering Committees\nDiscuss strategies for mainstreaming EOA into NAIPS and RAIPs\nDiscuss strategies to strengthen EOA on the continent\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will bring together various actors and strategic partners from AUC\, EAC\, ECOWAS\, GIZ\, Biovision\, SDC and EOA-I regional secretariats of eastern and west Africa. \nPlease find attached the documents (both in English and French) \n\n\n\n\n\nConcept Note and Agenda of Meeting with RECs on Agroecology – English Version\nConcept Note and Agenda of Meeting with RECs on Agroecology – French Version
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/virtual-meeting-on-mainstreaming-ecological-organic-agriculture-agro-ecology-in-naips-and-raips/
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210723
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210721T064223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T095212Z
UID:4164-1626825600-1626998399@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:4th Egerton University National Forum for Agricultural Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Find attached the event programme : 4th Egerton University National Forum for Agricultural Stakeholders Programme
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/egerton-university-national-forum-for-agricultural-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210531T084948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T090319Z
UID:4113-1623664800-1623762000@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:15th EOA-I Continental Steering Committee(CSC) virtual meetings :  Main Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Main Committee meetings to be held on 14th and 15th June 2021
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/15th-eoa-i-continental-steering-committeecsc-virtual-meetings-main-committee-meetings/
LOCATION:Virtual Teams Meeting
CATEGORIES:Secretariat Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20210531T083730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T083731Z
UID:4108-1623319200-1623416400@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:15th EOA-I Continental Steering Committee(CSC) virtual meetings :  Sub-Committee Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Sub-Committee Meetings to be held on 10th and 11th June 2021.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/15th-eoa-i-continental-steering-committeecsc-virtual-meetings-sub-committee-meetings/
LOCATION:Virtual Teams Meeting
CATEGORIES:Secretariat Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20201019T105715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T120143Z
UID:3653-1604361600-1604620799@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:National Organic Agriculture Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 National Organic Agriculture Business Summit will take place at Watbridge Hotels and Suites\, Akwa Ibom State\, between Nov. 3 – 5\, 2020. This is the fifth of its kind among Ecological Organic Agriculture stakeholders in Nigeria. \nEssence of the National Organic Agriculture Business Summit (NOABS)\n\nExploring opportunities of the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in the context of the Decision of the African Heads of States and Governments on organic farming [EX.CL/Dec. 621(XVII)\nImproving local and export business activities in the organic sector\nExhibiting organic produce and products to stimulate domestic and export trade\nBuilding the capacity of practitioners and strategic stakeholders in the organic agricultural sector of Nigeria\, to contribute to food security\, income generation\, employment\, systems resilience\, among others.\n\nProgramme Outlook\n\nOct. 1 – 25: Awards\, only registered participants can nominate and be nominated.\nNov. 2: Arrival of delegates and pre-summit meetings\nNov. 3 & 4: Presentations\, Exhibitions and business fora\nNov. 5: Exhibitions and National Ecological Organic Agriculture Stakeholders’ Meeting\n\nCategories of Awards of the year:\n\nOrganic Farmer\nAdvocacy/Media\nFinancial Institution\nState Government\n\nPaper submission:\nPaper presentations should be agribusiness- oriented and based on innovation/success stories in organic agriculture systems. Paper submission (full paper\, not more than 6 pages (including pictures) in A4\, 1.5 spacing\, Times New Romans) 12 font size and send to noabs@noanigeria.net \ne-Organic Fair and Advertisement fee:\n(Virtual exhibition of organic products and services of 3 min. video advert during the summit and 10month advert on conference website) \nForeign Exhibitors = $200.00 \nLocal Exhibitors = 50\,000.00 Naira \nParticipation fee:\nCovering access to real-time presentation and e-certificate of participation. Tea breaks and buffet lunch for physical participant. \nPhysical (restricted number due to COVID regulations) \nLocal= 20\,000 Naira \nVIRTUAL \nForeign = $30 \nLocal = 5\,000 Naira \nRegistration and Payment Deadline:\nOctober 25\, 2020 \nRegistration\nStrictly online at  www.noabs.noanigeria.net \nBank: Ecobank Nigeria Plc.\nAccount name: Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria\nAccount numbers: \nNaira – 3872034765 \nUSD – 3872034796 \nSwift code: ECOCNGLA \nCALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTNERS\nThe summit organisers call for papers on innovation/success stories in organic agriculture and business investments. Contributions in the form of financial sponsorships\, logistics\, etc. will be greatly appreciated. \nDeadline to express interest: October 25\, 2020
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/3653/
LOCATION:Watbridge Hotels and Suites\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20201001T133248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T133657Z
UID:3630-1602460800-1602892799@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Youth and Agroecology National Summit 2020
DESCRIPTION:AgriProFocus with support from IKEA Foundation is currently implementing the Youth in Agroecology and Business Learning Track in Africa (YALTA Initiative). The program aims to\nsupport young agripreneurs to apply agroecological principles and to co-create networks around them in view of contributing to the increased sustainability of food systems and youth employment.\nTo more about the YALTA program please Click HERE AgriProFocus together with its consortium of partners which consists of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)\, Africa Agribusiness Academy (AAA)\, East Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)\, Practical Action (PA)\, Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) and Participatory Ecological Land Use Management Association (PELUM) are pleased to invite you to the 2020 National Youth and Agroecology Summit which will take place from 12th-16 October 2020. \nThe summit themed\, Integrating Agroecology in Youth Agricultural Enterprises to Grow\, Nourish\, and sustain\, will consist of four regional forums with the activities culminating to a national summit which will be held on 16th October to mark the World Food Day Celebrations. The summit and regional forums aim to create a platform for the youth to connect\, share and learn from all actors including agroecology practitioners\, agribusiness experts\, and policy makers.\nIt will be a pleasure to have you and we look forward to your active participation (both physical and online) in any of the following events;\n1. Regional Forum in South Rift/ North Central – 12th October 2020\n2. Regional Forum in Western/ Nyanza – 14th October 2020\n3. Regional Forum in Lower Eastern – 14th October 2020\n4. Regional Forum in Upper Eastern – 12th October 2020\n5. National Summit – 16th October 2020 \nSee attached an Invitation Letter \nRegister Here
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/youth-and-agroecology-national-summit-2020/
CATEGORIES:Organic Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20200212T143036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T084033Z
UID:3121-1600646400-1601251199@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Organic World Congress
DESCRIPTION:What is the Organic World Congress?\nEvery three years\, the organic sector assembles to host the Organic World Congress (OWC)\, the world’s largest organic gathering. In 2020\, the 20th OWC will be held 21-27 September in Rennes\, France. \nDrawing from the motto\, ‘From its Roots\, Organic Inspires Life‘\, OWC 2020 will aim to provide organic and likeminded stakeholders working toward sustainable agriculture\, value chains\, and consumption with an opportunity to exchange their knowledge\, innovations\, and experiences. The congress offers momentum and inspiration to all who take part and is seen as a leading event for the global organic sector. \n 
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/3121/
LOCATION:Couvent des Jacobins 20 place Sainte-Anne 35000 Rennes\, Rennes\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200309T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20200212T140805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T140948Z
UID:3113-1583740800-1584118800@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:West Africa Value Chain and Market Development Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/west-africa-value-chain-and-market-development-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Cotonou\, Benin\, Cotonou\, Benin
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20200212T140430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T140430Z
UID:3109-1583107200-1583539199@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Value Chain and Market Development Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/value-chain-and-market-development-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20191105T123519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T131726Z
UID:2942-1575331200-1575590399@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Middle East Natural and Organic Products Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East Natural and Organic Products Expo (link is external) Dubai is the only event of its kind specializing in beauty\, health\, food and beverage\, living\, and the environment sectors in the Middle East and Northern Africa. With the support of IFOAM – Organics International\, the expo has served as a platform to launch organic products on the Middle Eastern market for 17 years. \nThe 2019 expo is organized under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and supported by IFOAM – Organics International\, Dubai Municipality\, and other leading international organizations. The expo will be held in Dubai\, United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (link is external) from December 3-5\, 2019. \nTo register as a visitor (link is external) or learn more about the event\, please visit the website (link is external).  \nIn 2018\, keeping with the rapid growth of the region’s organic market\, this expo doubled in size\, welcoming 225 exhibitors from over 55 countries. With 13 country pavilions\, the United Kingdom\, China\, Poland\, and Iran all debuted at the expo and on the regional organic market. These figures represent a 22 percent increase from the 2017 expo\, which 7\,332 trade buyers and 276 VIP buyers from the Middle East\, Northern Africa\, and surrounding countries attended. \nThe 2018 expo also launched several new features\, including the: \n\n\nFirst Traditional Complementary Alternative Medicine Conference and Expo: never before held in the Middle East\, this event hosted 17 speakers and panelists and awarded medical attendees with 5 CME points. \n\n\nThe Organic Industry Conference: included 16 workshops and panel discussions on topics from the organic industry. \n\n\nO2O Connect\, the online-to-offline platform where exhibitors and trade buyers can pre-schedule meetings\, also fared well\, reporting that more than 2\,000 expo meetings were successfully scheduled prior to the event.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/middle-east-natural-and-organic-products-expo/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20191113T093733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T100110Z
UID:3014-1573430400-1573862399@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:West African Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ghana will host the 5th West African Organic Conference (WAOC) in Accra from 12th-15th of November 2019. \nThe conference aims at bringing together stakeholders operating within the organic agriculture value chains to share knowledge\, experiences and ideas on how to grow the industry to benefit from its potentials. \nThe Conference is being organised by the Ecological Organic Agriculture Platform of Ghana (EOAP – G) and the West African Organic Network (WAfrONet) under the auspices of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)\, the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) and Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (GIZ-MOAP) among other partners. \nIt is under the theme “Organic Agriculture – Life for All”. \nThe Conference is expected to be attended by more than 300 participants\, made up of policymakers\, organic farmers\, producers\, agro input entrepreneurs\, organic food processors and traders of certified organic commodities\, national\, regional and international organic agriculture organisations and associations and academia. \nPapers will be presented on Researches undertaken in Organic Agriculture\, Innovative Technologies\, Livestock\, Market & Business and Inputs and Policies. An Organic Trade Exhibition will also be held as part of the conference. \nDr. De Fenzy Schandorf\, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of WAOC and President of the Ecological Organic Agricultural Platform of Ghana (EOAP-G) said the objective of the conference is to showcase the potential of organic agriculture in the transformation of national and regional economies\, ecologies and livelihoods through income growth\, quality food production and sovereignty\, climate change adaptation and trade. \n“There are global concerns about the quality of agricultural produce and its impact on the health and wellbeing of consumers as well as the environment. The conference seeks to facilitate the sharing of knowledge\, information\, experiences and skills among stakeholders in the organic sector to impact the transformation of national and continental economies”\, Dr. Schandorf added. \nThe Chairman is inviting local and international agriculture industry players and entrepreneurs to participate in the conference and exhibition to benefit from the valuable platform that will be created to stimulate increased organic food production as well as national\, regional and international trade \nDr. Elke Stumpf\, Head of the Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (MOAP) one of the programs from the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) said GIZ is happy to partner with EOAP-G to organise the conference to create increased knowledge about organic agriculture and promote its cultivation as well as drive patronage.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/west-african-organic-conference/
LOCATION:University of Ghana\, Legon – Economics Department / Accra\, Ghana\, Accra\, Ghana
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
DTSTAMP:20260513T114421
CREATED:20191105T122921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T122921Z
UID:2941-1573084800-1573343999@eoai-africa.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating BIOFACH India
DESCRIPTION:BIOFACH India is the country’s largest and most focused event for organic products. The 11th edition of BIOFACH India is scheduled to take place November 7-9\, 2019 at the India Expo Centre\, IEML\, Greater Noida\, Delhi-NCR. \nBIOFACH India provides the perfect business platform for networking to organic stakeholders\, retailers\, exporters\, government boards\, certification bodies\, consultants\, and associations from Inaid and around the world. High-caliber visitors and exhibitors set the fair apart from any other fair in the Indian market. The last edition of BIOFACH India saw over 6\,000 trade visitors and consumers and over 200 participating brands. The show attracts a wide array of products related to food\, beverage\, spices\, natural and wellness care\, and textiles. \nDue to its varied agro-climatic regions\, India has the potential to produce all varities of organic products. Textiles\, tea\, spices\, and tried-and-tested methods for raw materials processing make India an attractive prospect for organic products trade. This holds promise for the organic producers to tap the market which is growing steadily in the domestic and export market.
URL:https://eoai-africa.org/event/celebrating-biofach-india/
LOCATION:India\, India
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