- Purpose of the Visit
- The visit emphasized the importance of regional partnerships to enhance cashew production, processing, and export capacity.
- Discussions centered around value addition, market access, and strategies to address challenges in the cashew sector.
- Role of OIA-ANACARDE
- OIA-ANACARDE plays a pivotal role in Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew industry, coordinating efforts among farmers, processors, and exporters.
- As the largest cashew producer in Africa, Côte d’Ivoire is key to ACA’s goals of promoting sustainable cashew farming and trade.
- Outcomes and Focus Areas
- Strengthening partnerships between ACA and OIA-ANACARDE to create a unified approach for industry development.
- Enhancing processing infrastructure to increase local value addition and reduce reliance on raw nut exports.
- Exploring sustainable farming practices and capacity-building programs for cashew stakeholders.