Exploring the Global Palm Oil Value Chain
What opportunities exist for Africa? The global palm oil value chain represents a significant and expanding sector within the global economy. As the world’s most traded vegetable oil, palm oil has several uses across other industries. While African countries – such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana – have a history of palm oil production, […]
DRC Cobalt Export Halt Triggers Essential Questions
The Democratic Republic of Congo dominates global cobalt export and accounts for 70% of global cobalt reserves. This means that the country plays a crucial role in controlling prices and meeting the growing needs of the battery industry. Last month, the Committee of the Regulatory and Control Management Authority for the Strategic Mineral Market in […]
Building Resilient Value Chains for African Cassava
For many farming communities in Africa, Cassava is a way of life. 5 out of the world’s top 10 producers of fresh cassava are in Africa. However, even though African Cassava is consumed far and wide, no African country is included in the top 5 countries with the most share in cassava export value. This shows […]
Key Strategies for Procuring Quality Cocoa in West Africa
West Africa is crucial in the global cocoa value chain, making it a hotspot for procuring quality cocoa. With 3.9 million tonnes of production in 2022, the region is home to the largest cocoa-producing countries worldwide. According to the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry, 70% of the world’s cocoa is produced in Côte […]