EU-EAC MARKUP in Kenya
@markupkenya
Contributing to the economic development of Kenya by increasing the value of agricultural exports. Co-funded by the European Union. #MazaoTalks
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European Union-East African Community MARKUP II launch
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Today, we celebrate the impact of #MARKUPKenya in boosting exports of agribusiness and horticultural products! It's a story of resilience, hard work, and commitment to ensuring Kenyan produce reaches better markets. 🌱🍎 #MARKUPGrowingExports
Am very delighted to have signed the EU-Kenya economic partnership agreement this morning at State House Kenya , in the presence of His Excellency the President William Samoei Ruto, PhD, which marks a significant milestone for Kenya and the East African Community States.
HAPPENING TODAY: RETRAK has partnered with Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency to educate members and consumers on the importance of promoting products that are made locally.
Do you want to export coffee☕️, cocoa🍫, 🫖🥑 or spices🫚 to the #EUmarkets ? Have you ever wondered what standards and quality requirements you must meet? The EAC Quality Compass has got you covered!
Learn more at➡️ rb.gy/e41xj
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‘Going forward, it is crucial that we take account of important developments, such as the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area to boost EAC exports.’
Jose-Luis Gonzalez, EUD Tanzania and EAC
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‘The link between increased exports and development is not automatic. MARKUP implementing partners were therefore tasked with targeting specifically women and young people to bridge the gap.’
Jose-Luis Gonzalez, EUD Tanzania and EAC
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‘A conducive business environment can only be achieved if business and government are on the same page’
Jose-Luis Gonzalez, EUD Tanzania and EAC
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MARKUP reached over 30,000 farmers, businesspersons, experts and policy makers in 🇧🇮🇰🇪🇷🇼🇹🇿🇺🇬. 500 SMEs interacted with buyers at trade fairs. Over 180 SMEs and co-operatives received equipment to improve the quality of their products.
Max Middeke, GIZ-EAC
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Join us on the 9th of March for a crucial webinar on #Aflatoxin management and control with renowned expert Dr. Charity Mutegi and learn how to prevent, detect, and control this toxin to safeguard health, crops, and livelihoods. Register now: bit.ly/aflatoxins-101
#Aflatoxin contamination remains a primary and significant constraint for Kenya to achieve #FNS . Study by IITA shows that contamination of 2.3 million bags (90 kg per bag) of maize resulted in a loss of KSH 4.1 – 5.3B revenues for farmers in 2010.EU-EAC MARKUP in Kenya UNIDO KEBS KENYA
What avenues are human beings exposed to #Aflaroxins ? EU-EAC MARKUP in Kenya UNIDO Kenya KEBS KENYA Agriculture and Food Authority-Kenya European Union In Kenya University of Nairobi Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
