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FCI4Africa

@fci4africa

FCI4Africa is an EU-funded project that aims to advance sustainable, fair, and healthy food systems across Africa.

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๐ŸŒ In our latest โ€œKey Concepts Explainedโ€ video, FCI4Africa explores how aflatoxin contamination affects food safety, public health, and fairness across food value chains. ๐ŸŽฅ Watch the video to learn more. #FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodSecurity #FoodSafety

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๐Ÿš€๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—–๐—œ๐Ÿฐ๐—”๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น? Watch our quick video guide and learn all the key steps! ๐Ÿ’ฐFunding up to โ‚ฌ50,000 per project ๐Ÿ“…Applications close on June 30, 2026 ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: fci4africa.eu/open-calls/open-call-1/ #FCI4Africa #OpenCall

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๐Ÿ“ฃThe #FCI4Africa Open Call is now live! ๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ400K total funding (up to โ‚ฌ50K per project) ๐Ÿงฉ8 projects ๐Ÿ“… Apply by June 30, 2026: tinyurl.com/mu26sez8 ๐Ÿ”—Learn more: fci4africa.eu/open-calls/open-call-1/ #OpenCall #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodSecurity

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โš–๏ธ Fairness = equity + justice In food systems, itโ€™s about more than principles, itโ€™s about people. Ensuring that those who produce our food are treated with respect, not left behind. #FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodSecurity #FoodSafety

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๐ŸŒMeet our partner: @w-u-r.bsky.social Bringing expertise in food safety, agriculture & economics, WR supports #FCI4Africa by developing digital solutions for tracking, certification & enforcement. ๐Ÿ”—https://fci4africa.eu/about-fci4africa/partners/wr/ #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodSafety

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Meet the #FCI4Africa Consortium University of Pretoria strengthens FCI4Africa with research on trade, sustainability, and policy analysis, supporting compliance and fair market access across African food systems. ๐Ÿ”—https://tinyurl.com/mr2twefc #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodSecurity #Africa

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Meet the #FCI4Africa Consortium! Dolphin Data Development Ltd. strengthens traceability and digital record systems in FCI4Africa, supporting transparency and regulatory compliance across African food value chains. ๐Ÿ”—https://tinyurl.com/3nb2ep7w #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU

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How can food fortification go beyond compliance? ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ“Š A new FCI4Africa blog shows how @technoserve.bsky.social and Kitui Flour Mills use data-driven tools to strengthen nutrition and accountability. ๐Ÿ”— shorturl.at/lsUwN #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodSecurity

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๐Ÿงณ Pack your curiosity and join us on an adventure across Africa's food systems! ๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ’Œ Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a stop on the journey! ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ‘‰ fci4africa.eu#subscribe #FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #Newsletter #SignUp

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๐Ÿ™Œ Welcome back to our "Meet the #FCI4AfricaConsortium series! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ McGill University, which contributes to the development of digital tools for fair and sustainable food systems, is in the spotlight today. #FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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๐Ÿ™Œ Welcome back to our "Meet the #FCI4AfricaConsortium" series! Today, we spotlight TechnoServe Kenya (TSK), a non-profit organisation that helps to build transparent, resilient, and inclusive food systems across #Africa. #FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #ResearchImpactEU #FCI

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๐Ÿ†• #publication โžก๏ธ Low-cost, climate-smart #aquaponics helps African farmers grow fish and Amaranth with minimal water and energy. Scalable, off-grid, and affordable (<โ‚ฌ500). ๐Ÿ“ฅ Download the full article: shorturl.at/IfeIh #FCI4Africa #HorizonEU #AgriInnovation

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๐Ÿ“ข Part of the African Union, the Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will launch in 2026, strengthening #foodsafety across Africa and supporting our goals for safer, more resilient, and equitable food systems. โžก๏ธ Read more: shorturl.at/DL9al #FoodSafetyAfrica #FoodSafetyInitiative #SafeFoodSystems

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๐ŸŒŸ Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight TechnoServe, the leader of Use Case 2, exploring how digital tools can empower industries to self-regulate and streamline trade processes. ๐ŸŒ Learn more here๐Ÿ‘‰ technoserve.org #HorizonEU #Africa #FairTrade

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๐ŸŒŸ Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Today, we spotlight the University of Guelph, Canadaโ€™s Food University, leading work on the complex role of Non-Tariff Measures in shaping trade between the AU and the EU. #HorizonEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight reframe.food, a non-profit organisation transforming the agrifood sector through innovation, technology, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Watch the video to learn more about its role! #Africa #FairTrade

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๐Ÿ†• Welcome back to โ€œKey Concepts Explainedโ€, our video series that unpacks essential ideas from #FCI4Africa, making the project more accessible and inclusive! โžก๏ธ In this episode, we delve into the concept of the Multi-Actor Approach. #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Africa #FairTrade

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๐Ÿš€ The first #FCI4Africa #newsletter is here! ๐Ÿ‘‰ shorturl.at/zhIg9 ๐Ÿ“ฌ Donโ€™t miss out! Join our community and get fresh updates and insights delivered straight to your inbox! ๐Ÿ‘‰ fci4africa.eu#subscribe #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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As part of #FCI4Africa Use Case 3, Aglobe Development Center and University of the Bundeswehr Munich are co-developing a low-cost, electricity-free aquaponics system for off-grid, water-scarce environments. Stay tuned as we turn innovative prototypes into practical solutions! #HorizonEU

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#FCI4Africa and #INCiTiSFOOD have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on building sustainable, fair, and healthy food systems in Africa, unlocking opportunities for joint research, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange! Stay tuned for updates! #Africa #FairTrade

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Welcome back to โ€œKey Concepts Explainedโ€, our video series that unpacks essential ideas from #FCI4Africa, making the project more accessible and inclusive. In this episode, and in honour of #WorldDayOfSocialJustice, we delve into the concept of #justness. #HorizonEurope #Africa #FairTrade

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Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight ๐”๐›๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐จ, a dynamic team of experts, united by a shared belief in driving positive change for a better world. #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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On February 11th, the #FCI4Africa #Consortium came together for our first monthly meeting to reaffirm our commitment to the project's objectives, discuss our progress, and define the next steps. Stay tuned for more updates! #HorizonEurope #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, a leading German federal university that combines academic excellence with practical innovation. #HorizonEurope #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

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Introducing โ€œ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐โ€, a new video series that breaks down key concepts from #FCI4Africa, making the project more comprehensive and inclusive for all. In our first video, we explore #FoodConvergenceInnovation (FCI). #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Africa #FairTrade

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Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight Aglobe Development Center (ADC), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to sustainable projects and data-driven policies for impactful change in sub-Saharan #Africa. #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #FairTrade

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๐ŸŒŸ Welcome back to the "Meet The #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! ๐Ÿ” Today, we spotlight FSTS, a key player in developing sustainable domestic and regional food system value chain solutions. ๐Ÿ”œ Stay tuned as we introduce more partners! #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Africa #FairTrade

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๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to the "Meet The #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! ๐Ÿ” Today, the spotlight is on the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the project's coordinator. ๐Ÿ”œ Stay tuned as we introduce more partners! #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Africa #FairTrade

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