FEATUREDFostering innovation along potato value chains in East AfricaThis project aims to strengthen the capacities in scientific research and innovative technologies in Eastern Africa
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FEATUREDSPIRIT Guidelines on innovative technologies and best practicesA set of four guidelines to promote the adoption of innovations along the potato value chains in East Africa
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FEATUREDProposals for East African policy makers to foster innovationRecommendations to promote innovation along potato value chains through modifications in existing policies, regulations and standards.
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EU-Africa Business Forum

From 27/11/2017 to 27/11/2017 — Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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The 6th EU-Africa Business Forum will be held on 27 November 2017 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, host country of the 5th African Union-European Union Summit of Heads of State and Government.

The 6th EU-Africa Business Forum in Abidjan concludes a series of business-related events held in Africa and Europe in the course of 2017 in preparation to the 5th African Union-European Union Summit.

At the 6th EU-Africa Business Forum, business leaders from Africa and Europe will have the opportunity to raise their voice and convey their vision to political leaders of both continents.

This high-level Forum is a unique opportunity to:

  • Develop financially attractive and mature projects and investment opportunities.
  • Catalyse collaboration with the most relevant companies and governments on sector-specific challenges and opportunities to enhance investments in digital economy, sustainable energy and agri-business.
  • Learn more about the European External Investment Plan (EIP), an innovative approach to generate massive, sustainable investments to boost SMEs and job creation in Africa.
  • Discover the most innovative startups in Africa and Europe and find opportunities to invest in future generations.
  • Engage in a structured dialogue with European and African private sector under the Sustainable Business for Africa (SB4A) platform to create a more predictable and conducive investment climate that integrates development, environmental and social dimensions.
  • Find practical answers to common questions and provide solutions, with the focus on job-creation for young and female entrepreneurs.

Document relevant to the topics: Research and Innovation
Document relevant to the regions and countries: EU and Others , Kenya , Rwanda , Tanzania , Uganda
Related website: https://www.euafrica-businessforum.com/sites/default/files/eabf_2017_programme_highlights_0.pdf
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