Competitive Cashew Initiative

ComCashew: Pioneering Sustainable Cashew Value Chains

Step into the world of transformative agriculture with ComCashew, the GIZ project Competitive Cashew initiative. As a pivotal component of the GIZ program “Broad-scale Promotion of Agricultural Value Chains in Africa,” ComCashew is on a mission to revolutionize the cashew industry across Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone.

Empowering Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

ComCashew, previously known as the African Cashew Initiative (ACi), is fueled by a collaboration of private and public entities, embarking on a groundbreaking journey to drive sustainable poverty reduction. This third-phase initiative is proudly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Unleashing the Cashew Potential

At the heart of ComCashew lies the recognition of the potent force that is the cashew value chain. Beyond being a source of economic empowerment, it offers avenues for climate change mitigation and gender inclusion, particularly in vulnerable rural landscapes. Embracing a holistic value chain approach, ComCashew lends its support to every facet – from research and production to processing, marketing, capacity building, and policy direction.

Crafting a Brighter Future

ComCashew’s impact echoes through the creation of new employment opportunities, especially for women and youth in rural settings. By connecting farmers and processors to national and international markets, it breathes life into communities and diversifies income streams.

Advancing into the Future

Having laid the foundation for the cashew sector in the six African project nations, ComCashew is now poised for its third phase. With a renewed focus, it aims to solidify relationships among chain actors, share knowledge, and establish sustainable institutions. By offering training, business advice, and services, ComCashew aspires to elevate the livelihoods of cashew farmers and processing factory workers.

Key Objectives

ComCashew’s goals crystallize into four vital pillars:

1. Production Enhancement: Elevate productivity and amplify the quality and quantity of cashew production.
2. Processing Excellence: Boost processing efficiency and enhance both quantity and quality.
3. Supply Chain Synergy: Forge lasting market connections on local, regional, and global scales.
4. Sectoral Empowerment: Cultivate an enabling environment by advocating policies that nurture the cashew sector.

With ComCashew, the future of cashew is not just lucrative; it’s sustainable, inclusive, and transformative. Join us as we embark on a journey that reshapes industries, empowers communities, and sows the seeds of lasting change.