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CropLife AME took part in the Container Management Symposium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, hosted by CropLife International

  • Container Management remains a significant challenge, not just in the AME region, but worldwide. From September 3-6, our Stewardship Director, Evelyn Lusenaka, attended the 2024 Container Management Symposium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, hosted by CropLife International.
  • The event brought together the CropLife network and various stakeholders from public and private sectors, including recyclers, waste management consultants, FAO, GIZ, and other key partners. Discussions for the Africa Middle East region centered on the hurdles of establishing sustainable container management systems, considering the challenges the regions faces.
  • Participants had the opportunity to connect with potential partners interested in building CMS systems in our region. A major focus was the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), where attendees explored the challenges countries face when implementing EPR legislation.
  • Key topics discussed – critical for Africa - included legislation, infrastructure, farmer dynamics, and funding—elements that will guide CLAME’s efforts moving forward.
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Four-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on the safe and effective use of agricultural pesticides

During the week of 29th July, CropLife Africa Middle East recently organized a four-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on the safe and effective use of agricultural pesticides in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and AMATPA, in Jordan. The course was hosted by Syngenta Jordan at its research station and attended by representatives from both the Ministry of Agriculture and the private sector.

The training kickoff was opened in the presence of Abdelmoneim Bakr, MENA Regional Director CL AME, Eng. Loay Baybars, Chairman of AMATPA, and Eng. Emad Alawad, Director of the Plant Health Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Jordan.

At the end of the training, certificates of attendance were distributed to the trainees, and the Syngenta team received a trophy from Abdelmoneim Bakr in recognition of their effective
contribution to this initiative.

This program aimed to raise awareness among government and private sector workers about the critical importance of safely applying agricultural pesticides while ensuring the safety of workers, the environment, and our food supply.

Together, we’re creating a healthier and safer agricultural environment!

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CLAME participated in the EAC Secretariat’s regional workshop in Entebbe, Uganda

In July 2024, CLAME participated in the EAC Secretariat’s regional workshop in Entebbe, Uganda .

During the workshop, the Technical Working Group made progress on the development of the Mutual Recognition Mechanism and the draft labeling guidelines for the registration of Plant Pest Control Products. The workshop also discussed collaborative approaches to managing counterfeits and illegal trade in pesticides within the East African Community (EAC). This dialogue aimed to raise awareness of pressing issues related to the proliferation of counterfeit pesticides in the region.

The dialogue in Uganda represented a critical step toward recognizing the threats posed by counterfeits and illegal pesticides in the EAC. The EAC Secretariat aims to establish a harmonized strategy that raises awareness and fosters successful cooperation among key stakeholders to enhance the region’s capacity to tackle counterfeit and illegal pesticides.

CropLife AME firmly believes that a regional approach to managing counterfeits and illegal pesticides is a critical step toward success.

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ECOWAS, CILSS, and UEMOA Workshop in Cape Verde

During the week of 11 June, Samira, Stella & Evelyn, took part in an “information and awareness-raising workshop for political decision-makers on the
commitments made by States as part of the regional harmonization of rules governing
the registration and management of pesticides in the Sahel and West Africa”. The workshop took place in Cape Verde and was organised by ECOWAS, CILSS, and UEMOA.

The primary aim of this workshop was to support the operationalisation of the West African Pesticides Registration Committee (WAPRC), with attendance from around 17 countries in the region.

During the workshop, CLAME delivered presentations covering the following topics:

  • Stewardship challenges among farmers in West Africa highlighting Responsible use, counterfeit and illicit trade, incidence management, management of empty pesticide containers and obsolete stocks
  • Evidence of the problem of counterfeit and other illegal pesticides in West Africa
  • Reducing reliance on HHPs

These presentations served as an excellent opportunity to address critical issues in
stewardship (empty containers and obsolete stocks) and illicit trade that were identified as key challenges in the region. Key recommendations from these presentations highlighted the need to develop a harmonised policy guideline on illicit trade, monitoring and reporting pesticide incidence, management of empty pesticide containers and obsolete stocks. The policy makers noted with concern these challenges in all countries
present. It also provided the opportunity to discuss CLAME initiatives in developing obsolete stocks prevention guidelines in Africa. Additionally, the workshop provided a platform for discussing CL AME’s regulatory activities aimed at enhancing regulators’ capacities.

Lastly, it offered a chance to talk about the Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework, emphasising the importance of public-private cooperation, and establishing valuable connections within the West and Central Africa (WCA) region

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CL AME CEO met with COMADER – The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Une rencontre d’échange à eu lieu entre la Comader et les représentants de CropLife : Dr Samira Amellal, présidente de CropLife Africa Middle East A.S.B.L, M. Mounir Sefiani, président de CropLife Maroc, ainsi que M. Boubker El Ouilani, directeur exclusif de CropLife Maroc.
Les discussions ont porté sur la gestion rationnelle de l’utilisation des produits phytopharmaceutiques.
Cette rencontre à également été l’occasion d’explorer les possibilités de renforcer la collaboration entre la Comader et CropLife en vue de promouvoir une agriculture durable et résiliente.

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