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Climate change is having increasingly negative impacts on horticulture and cocoa farming in Ghana. Therefore, urgent measures within these sectors>>>

After an intensive process of refurbishment, the pellet factory in South Africa’s Port Elizabeth reached a milestone. The first pellets>>>

Within the cocoa value chain, the residual products of the cocoa beans have by far the most influence on the>>>

  The first shipment of product from Coega Biomass Centre, based in Gqeberha, South Africa is a fact. The shipment>>>

The cocoa sector in Ivory Coast is an important source of income for this African country and its neighboring countries.>>>

In fisheries, the incidental bycatch of endangered and protected species is a major problem. Despite all legal and technical measures,>>>

How to optimize application of rock dust to combat soil acidification and restore European forests on poor sandy soils? That>>>

The financing of Coega Biomass Centre has formally been completed. On April 19, 2023, FinCo, Partners for Innovation and iLive>>>

A group of 70 experts will assist the European Commission with regulation and certification to increace the removal of CO₂>>>

Partners for Innovation has adapted the management structure to be well prepared for future developments. In addition to Peter Vissers>>>

The Youth Entrepreneurship and Work in Niger (JEEN) project is nearly completed. At the launching ceremony of a 10-day agricultural>>>

There are many opportunities in South Africa to use harmful and surplus biomass in a sustainable way. To this end,>>>

The PIB South Africa - Netherlands biomass project for the application of woody biomass residues in South Africa was completed>>>

With support of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Dutch Ambassy in Niamey, a cluster of four Dutch companies>>>

GET.invest’s core service, the GET.invest Finance Catalyst, recently hit a new milestone: the 1000th request for support in accessing finance and investment readiness. This number reflects a track record of over five>>>

  Biogas from digested Cacoa Pod Husks can replace wood in wood-fueled drying ovens. Moreover, the digestate i.e.the residual flow>>>

Tiger nuts are protein rich tubers, which thrive particularly well on the soil in Niger. However, the yield and quality>>>

As of February 2022, Pellet Tech Africa, a partnership of iLive SA and Partners for Innovation, acquired full ownership of>>>

After two years, the partnership of South Africa and the Netherlands on solid biomass pays off. The feedstock for the>>>

Two hundred countries have agreed in Glasgow to combat deforestation and restore forests. Our colleague Jasmijn Sybenga has conducted scientific>>>

Côte d'Ivoire is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with a thriving agricultural sector. The country produces significant>>>

In Kenya, 90% of households lack access to modern energy and clean cooking services. Women in rural areas, who heavily>>>

Test results indicate that Coega Biomass Centre (CBC), located in Port Elizabeth South Africa, is primed to produce first-rate pellets>>>