ACABE - Participation in the 7th Annual Conference of the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) in Cotonou (Benin)
Partners
Main goals
In September 2012, 522 people from 31 countries gathered to attend the 7th annual ACA conference in Cotonou, Benin. It was the largest cashew event in the world and offered a varied program and extensive networking opportunities
Specific objectives
- Meet with industry stakeholders
- Establish partnerships
- Understand buyer demand
- Inform and advise actors on market developments
Related people
Pierre Ricau
Holder of a Master Degree in "Agricultural Development and Economic Policies" from the Institute of Development Studies (IEDES), Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University and AgroParisTech. He brings his expertise in agricultural market analysis (especially cashew, sesame, shea, cocoa, hevea, corn, rice and onion), development of agro-food sectors, training engineering and consultancy on public agricultural/agro-industrial policies
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Holder of a Master of Science, "Agricultural Engineer and territories development" from the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture (ISARA Lyon), he brings his expertise in agro-food/agricultural sectors' analysis and development, strengthening of supplychain actors (producers, private/public actors, agro-food industries...), socio-economic analysis of agricultural chains and his great knowledge of companies in these markets
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