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SUMMARY:Review and Appraisal Mission by GIZ of the Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Eastern Africa (KHEA) which is part of the global Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture in Africa (KCOA) project.
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: \n· Provide a decision basis for BMZ on conceptual and regional adaptations of KCOA \nObjectives: \n· To assess the achievements of the regional Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Eastern Africa (KHEA) and to make recommendations on the future orientation and implementation. \n· To appraise on possible conceptual and regional adaptations and to provide recommendations on the adaptations of the regional knowledge hub \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/review-and-appraisal-mission-by-giz-of-the-knowledge-hub-for-organic-agriculture-in-eastern-africa-khea-which-is-part-of-the-global-knowledge-centre-for-organic-agriculture-in-africa-kcoa-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210810T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T170000
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SUMMARY:Farmer Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) Workshop
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URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/farmer-managed-seed-systems-fmss-workshop/
LOCATION:Venue: Rainbow Resort Hotel\, Ruiru – Nairobi\, Kenya\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210810T080000
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SUMMARY:CONTENT CREATION WRITE SHOP
DESCRIPTION:CONTENT_CREATION_WRITESHOP_PROGRAM \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/content-creation-write-shop/
LOCATION:Kyaka Hotel – Machakos\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210725
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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. \nThe overall purpose of this meeting is to brainstorm on the mainstreaming of EOA into NAIPS and RAIPs. \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 \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/virtual-meeting-on-mainstreaming-ecological-organic-agriculture-agro-ecology-in-naips-and-raips/
CATEGORIES:Agroecology,Organic Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210723
DTSTAMP:20260606T090229
CREATED:20210721T062955Z
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SUMMARY:4th Egerton University National Forum for Agricultural Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Find attached the Programme for the forum: National Forum for Agricultural Stakeholders Programme \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/egerton-university-national-forum-for-agricultural-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Agroecology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20260606T090229
CREATED:20201013T075325Z
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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 \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/youth-and-agroecology-national-summit-2020/
CATEGORIES:Agroecology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191225
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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. \n\n\n\nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/middle-east-natural-and-organic-products-expo-2/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20260606T090229
CREATED:20191105T123519Z
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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. \n\n\nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/middle-east-natural-and-organic-products-expo/
LOCATION:Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
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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. \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/celebrating-biofach-india/
LOCATION:India\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190906T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190906T170000
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CREATED:20190903T171214Z
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SUMMARY:First Presentation of the new EOA website
DESCRIPTION:The Launching of the new EOA website\, that will feature our strategies into building a world fed organically\, action plans\, Articles on knowledge on organic agriculture\, useful links\, partner websites and a lot more once you get to explore the platform. \nShare This
URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/first-presentation-of-the-new-eoa-website/
LOCATION:ICIPE\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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ORGANIZER;CN="Venancia Wambua":MAILTO:vwambua@biovisionafricatrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T090229
CREATED:20190801T095648Z
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SUMMARY:Agroecology Conference
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URL:https://biovisionafricatrust.org/event/agroecology-conference/
LOCATION:Safari Park Hotel & CAsino\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub,Organic Agriculture,Secretariat Meetings
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