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FRICH update

The deadline for the submission of concept notes for the first round of FRICH was 15 September 2008.  A total of 24 concept notes were received and were reviewed by an independent Advisory Committee on 14 October 2008.  Following this, 11 applicants were asked to submit a full proposal. FRICH is now open for a second round and the deadline for submission of project concept notes is February 28th 2009.

Did you know?

  • More than 314 million Africans live on less than $1 a day – nearly twice as many as in 1981.
  • The share of world exports of sub-Saharan Africa with 689 million people, is less than one half that of Belgium, with 10 million people.
  • More than two-thirds of all people surviving on less than $1 a day live and work in rural areas either as small holder farmers or as agricultural labourers.
  • Every $1 lost through unfair agricultural trade policies costs more than $1 in rural communities because lost purchasing power means less income for investment and employment.
  • More than 70 per cent of the poor in developing countries live in rural areas.
  • Agriculture is the largest employer in low-income countries, accounting for about 60 per cent of the labour force and producing about 25 per cent of GDP.
  • A vegetable exporter in Uganda who uses imported packaging from Kenya would not be eligible for duty-free access under the EU “Everything but Arms” scheme because of the value of the imported items.

Source: Department for International Development

Linking partners

At the FRICH launch, one of the issues raised was the difficulties faced by organisations wishing to establish links and relationships with UK retailers and brands, particularly if they were Africa based. It was suggested that the FRICH web site could offer a ‘noticeboard’ facility where organisations seeking partners could post their offers and requirements. After considering this the FRICH management team have decided that a more pro-active approach is required to introduce prospective partners and the team will undertake to facilitate these links. Those interested should contact Kerry Hamilton

Press Releases

Fair and Accurate Food Pricing Needed to Protect
Environment and Support Poor Farmers
17 September 2007
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Connecting African Suppliers With UK Supermarket Shelves
04 July 2008
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Applicant Workshop

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