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COCEFAAA appoints new directors to strengthen cocoa, coffee farmers’ interests

COCEFAAA appoints new directors to strengthen cocoa, coffee farmers’ interests
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The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has expanded its leadership structure by appointing new Board Members and country-level directors. This strategic move is designed to enhance the protection and representation of farmers across West, East, and Central Africa.
Context & Background
  • ✦COCEFAAA operates across multiple African regions to advocate for the rights and economic interests of cocoa and coffee producers.
  • ✦The initiative focuses on addressing challenges related to productivity, sustainability, and fair pricing for farmers in the agricultural sector.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Comrade Adeola Adegoke, Global President of COCEFAAA, stated the appointments reinforce the organization's commitment to producer rights.•Appointees include Dr. Liliane Kabondo Mbazumutima and Mr. Raymond Katta as Board Members, alongside various Country and Deputy Country Directors.
Outlook & Next Steps
The newly appointed leadership will work to implement the association's goals of optimizing productivity and ensuring quality assurance for cocoa and coffee producers across the continent.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦COCEFAAA has appointed new Board Members and country leadership to bolster the representation of cocoa and coffee farmers across West, East, and Central Africa.
  • ✦The new leadership team includes representatives from Ethiopia, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Cameroon.
  • ✦The primary objective of these appointments is to improve farmer productivity, sustainability, quality assurance, and income through fair pricing.
Key Facts:Recent announcement: COCEFAAA announced the appointment of two Board Members, three Country Directors, and two Deputy Country Directors.
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By Kafayat Kokumo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has appointed some stakeholders to its Board of Directors and country leadership positions to strengthen the representation and protection of cocoa and coffee farmers across West, East and Central Africa.

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What is the primary goal of the new COCEFAAA appointments?

The appointments aim to strengthen the representation and protection of cocoa and coffee farmers, optimize their productivity, ensure sustainability, and expand their incomes through fair pricing.

Which countries are represented by the new leadership?

The new appointees represent Ethiopia, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Cameroon.

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