The International Summit on the Revival of the Coconut Sector, held at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan from September 9 to 10, 2024, brought together key stakeholders, experts, and international organizations to address the challenges and opportunities facing the coconut industry in Côte d’Ivoire. The event was coordinated by the Abidjan Legacy Program (ALP) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Center for Agronomic Research (CNRA), and other local and international partners.
The inauguration of the event was graced by the H.E the Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture,... read more
The Inaugural Ceremony of the International Training Course for Youth in the Coconut Industry, “Empowering the Future of Coconut Sector: A Youth-Led Transformation Program through Sustainable Partnerships”, organized by ICC in collaboration with various research institutes and private sectors, was successfully held at J.S. Luwansa Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia 19th September 2024 in hybrid mode. Dignitaries such as government officers, partner organizations, private sectors, and sponsors attended the event. The program aims to empower the next generation to transform the industry through sustainable practices. The program will start with virtual training... read more
The Executive Director and Market Statistics Officer of the International Coconut Community (ICC) visited the offices of CIRAD in Montpellier, France, for a meeting with CIRAD leaders and researchers. The meeting took place on September 13, 2024, in the CIRAD meeting room.
Dr. Philippe Petithuguenin, Director of Research and Strategy at CIRAD, welcomed the ICC delegation, providing an overview of CIRAD’s role, mission, and ongoing activities. He emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between CIRAD and the ICC, particularly noting CIRAD’s readiness to facilitate a quarantine center for coconut germplasm exchange. This initiative is expected to stimulate the... read more
