Cashew News African Cashew AllianceSPECIAL FEATURE: INVESTING IN AFRICA’S GREY GOLD – EMPOWERING WOMEN AND YOUTH FOR A RESILIENT CASHEW VALUE CHAIN October 15, 2024 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Africa holds a prominent position in the global cashew industry, representing more than 50% of the world’s cashew production. According to African Cashew Alliance (ACA)’s Global Market Encounter, the estimated forecast for production in Africa in 2024 is around 57%. Significant contributions are coming from Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, […] ipiyuoriMamadou Ndiaye, USDA - LIFFT Cashew Project, Senegal October 2, 2024presentation_mamadou_ndiaye_aca_2024_fr_english.pdfImage: imensahDr Dele O. Adeniyi, CRIN, Nigeria October 2, 2024adeniyi_et_al_presentation_template-en.pdfImage: imensahDr Adeigbe Oluwayemisi Oluwatosin, CRIN, Nigeria October 2, 2024dr_adeigbe_-en.pdfImage: imensahDr Paul Adu - Gyimfi, CRIG, Ghana October 2, 2024benin_presentation_template-en_2.pdfImage: imensahDr Paul Adu - Gyimfi, CRIG, Ghana October 2, 2024benin_presentation_template-en_2_version_fr_ok.pdfImage: imensahModeration: Moussa Issiakou, Pro-Cashew, Benin October 2, 2024plenary_session_7_scene_setter_english_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensahSandra Amichia, WADB, Senegal October 2, 2024panel_6_sandra_amichia_boad_french_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensahJerry Anim, MOFA, Ghana October 2, 2024panel_6_jerry_anim_english_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensahBeate Weiskopf, GIZ-MOVE, Ghana October 2, 2024panel_6_beate_weiskopf_english_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensah All Africa NewsTanzania: Tanzania's External Sector Sees Impressive Recovery October 17, 2024[Daily News] TANZANIA'S external sector has shown remarkable improvement, driven by strong export growth and slowed import costs, as the global economy continues its recovery.East Africa: Ethiopia's Macroeconomic Reforms Leading to a More Resilient Economy October 17, 2024[Ethiopian Herald] It is abundantly clear that the freshly applied macroeconomic reform policy beyond a shadow of a doubt plays a huge role in taking the country's economy to new frontiers through the passage of time. 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Liberia: Chief Justice Seeks Power to Appoint Magistrates October 17, 2024[Liberian Observer] Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh is seeking support from the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) to play a significant role in the appointment of Stipendiary and Associate Magistrates to Magisterial Courts across Liberia. Liberia: EU, IMF Delegations Hold Talks With LRA Boss to Boost Revenue Growth October 17, 2024[Liberian Observer] The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, along with senior LRA officials, on Wednesday hosted key discussions with a delegation from the European Union (EU) and the newly appointed Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the LRA Headquarters in Paynesville. 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