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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at #SynergyDays2025, where we team up with AfroGrow for an interactive workshop exploring how local eco-innovation ecosystems can support the transition to climate-just and sustainable agri-food systems across Africa.

🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/1mCJJ

#FCI4Africa #HorizonEU

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · 10d

🙌 Welcome back to our "Meet the #FCI4AfricaConsortium series!

🇨🇦 McGill University, which contributes to the development of digital tools for fair and sustainable food systems, is in the spotlight today.

#FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · 14d

👀 Sneak peek! The upcoming #FCI4Africa #KnowledgePlatform will serve as a digital hub where evidence, expertise, and practices come together to support climate-smart, fair, and sustainable food systems.

🔗 Read more here: fci4africa.eu/introducing-...

#HorizonEU #FairFood #FairTrade #Africa

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · 16d

🙌 Welcome back to our "Meet the #FCI4AfricaConsortium" series! Today, we spotlight TechnoServe Kenya (TSK), a non-profit organisation that helps to build transparent, resilient, and inclusive food systems across #Africa.

#FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FCI

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · 20d

Empowering local communities and strengthening resilient food systems across Africa ➡️ Aglobe Development Center with FSTS and the Food Security Council of Senegal, trained 15 extension officers and farmers on simplified #aquaponics for sustainable fish production.

#FCI4Africa #HorizonEU

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · 21d

🌍At the #AFSForum2025 in Dakar, #FCI4Africa joined FoodSafety4Africa and INCiTiS-FOOD to showcase how collaborative research and digital innovation are transforming Africa’s agri-food future.

👉Read more: fci4africa.eu/fci4africa-a...

#HorizonEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #FCINetwork

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Aug 25

🌍 As part of the #FCINetwork, #FCI4Africa is joining the Africa Food Systems Forum (31 August-5 September, Dakar, Senegal) together with FS4Africa and INCiTiS FOOD!

📌 Meet us at the FCI: Network of Networks Showcase booth!

#AFSForum2025 #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Aug 22

🆕 #publication ➡️ Low-cost, climate-smart #aquaponics helps African farmers grow fish and Amaranth with minimal water and energy. Scalable, off-grid, and affordable (<€500).

📥 Download the full article: shorturl.at/IfeIh

#FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #AgriInnovation

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Part of the African Union, the Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will launch in 2026, strengthening #foodsafety across Africa and supporting our goals for safer, more resilient, and equitable food systems.

➡️ Read more: shorturl.at/DL9al

#FoodSafetyAfrica #FoodSafetyInitiative #SafeFoodSystems

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔔 The Highlights of the 2025 World Food Safety Day Symposium for Next Gen Food Safety Practitioners (June 4–5, 2025) are now available! Download the publication: shorturl.at/MN6cy

#FoodSafety #Africa #HorizonEU #FCI4Africa #FoodSafety4Africa #HealthyDiets4Africa #UPRISE

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Jul 16

🌍 How can digital innovation support fair, sustainable trade in African food systems?

🎙️ Read the interview with Thanos Arampatzis (reframe.food), Communication Manager of #FCI4Africa, on the Synergy Portal: www.synergyportal.eu/latest-news/...

#SynergyDays2025 #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Jul 14

🎥 Missed the #WorldFoodSafetyDay Symposium?

➡️Catch both days now on FCI4Africa's YouTube channel!

▶️ Watch Day 1: shorturl.at/p7s1D
▶️ Watch Day 2: shorturl.at/UhGi3

#FoodSafety #Africa #HorizonEU

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Jun 30

🌟 Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight TechnoServe, the leader of Use Case 2, exploring how digital tools can empower industries to self-regulate and streamline trade processes.

🌐 Learn more here👉 technoserve.org

#HorizonEU #Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌟 Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series!

🇨🇦 Today, we spotlight the University of Guelph, Canada’s Food University, leading work on the complex role of Non-Tariff Measures in shaping trade between the AU and the EU.

#HorizonEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Jun 7

🎉 Happy #WorldFoodSafetyDay!

Our new blog post highlights the "World Food Safety Day Symposium for Next Gen Food Safety Practitioners" co-organised by #FCI4Africa, #FoodSafety4Africa, #UPRISE, and #HealthyDiets4Africa.

👉 Read more here: fci4africa.eu/fci4africa-a...

#FoodSafety #ScienceInAction

FCI4Africa at World Food Safety Symposium

Read about the World Food Safety Symposium, an event co-organised by four EU-funded projects: FCI4Africa, FoodSafety4Africa, UP-RISE, and HealthyDiets4Africa.

fci4africa.eu

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Jun 3

Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series!

Today, we spotlight reframe.food, a non-profit organisation transforming the agrifood sector through innovation, technology, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Watch the video to learn more about its role!

#Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · May 30

Join us for the #WorldFoodSafetyDay Symposium (4–5 June 2025)!

Representing #FCI4Africa:
> Shiferaw Feleke (IITA) on the project's goals and progress.
> Adama Neya (INERA) on informal markets, trade barriers, and youth inclusion.

👉 www.linkedin.com/events/world...

#FoodSafety #Africa

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · May 27

The EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP) is here to strengthen agribusiness linkages between Nigeria and the EU.

#FCI4Africa supports this initiative that drives sustainability and food security.

Explore EUNAP here: eungagribusiness.com

#HorizonEU #AfricanAgriculture #Sustainability

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · May 20

📢 Save the date for the #WorldFoodSafetyDay Symposium for Next Gen Food Safety Practitioners, co-organised by FS4Africa, FCI4Africa, HealthyDiets4Africa, and UP Rise!

- Register here: bit.ly/4kbA8hx
- Simultaneous interpretation in French available

#FoodSafety

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · May 13

🆕 Welcome back to “Key Concepts Explained”, our video series that unpacks essential ideas from #FCI4Africa, making the project more accessible and inclusive!

➡️ In this episode, we delve into the concept of the Multi-Actor Approach.

#HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · May 2

🚀 The first #FCI4Africa #newsletter is here!
👉 shorturl.at/zhIg9

📬 Don’t miss out! Join our community and get fresh updates and insights delivered straight to your inbox!
👉 fci4africa.eu#subscribe

#HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Apr 10

Learn more about Use Case 3 here: fci4africa.eu/use-cases/us...

Use Case 3

CountriesGhana, Kenya, Nigeria, SenegalValue ChainsVegetable, fish, chickenObjectives Combat food insecurity by offering structural solutions and access to markets, improving the livelihoods of women…

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Apr 10

As part of #FCI4Africa Use Case 3, Aglobe Development Center and University of the Bundeswehr Munich are co-developing a low-cost, electricity-free aquaponics system for off-grid, water-scarce environments.

Stay tuned as we turn innovative prototypes into practical solutions!

#HorizonEU

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Apr 4

#FCI4Africa and #INCiTiSFOOD have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on building sustainable, fair, and healthy food systems in Africa, unlocking opportunities for joint research, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange!

Stay tuned for updates!

#Africa #FairTrade

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FCI4Africa @fci4africa.bsky.social · Mar 8

♀️ Happy International Women’s Day!

At FCI4Africa, gender equality is a core value. With 48% of our consortium members and 60% of our External Advisory Board being women, we ensure diverse voices and expertise drive our work.

#FCI4Africa #IWD2025 #GenderEquality

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