ASCI publications
Oil Palm Investment Case Study in Côte d’Ivoire - The study projects a lucrative investment opportunity in sustainable oil palm in the country
Oil Palm Investment Case Study in Ghana- A study to identify opportunities and challenges that could serve as a pilot for promoting investments in the oil palm sector
Oil Palm Investment Case Study in Cameroon- the study outlined investment opportunities, challenges and recommendations in the oil palm sector
ASCI: A platform for producer and consumer country partnerships - outlining key elements that can serve as a model for the European Commission’s Strategic Framework for producer-consumer country partnerships
Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative CoP27 signing - commemorative publication tracking progress and looking to the future
Marrakesh +5 - a publication tracing the history and success of APOI with statements from all ten member countries about key milestones and success, provided at CoP26
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REPORT: Awareness-raising and brainstorming days on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in Gabon (in French)
The "Awareness and brainstorming days on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in Gabon" took place online (webinar) and in person at WWF Gabon from 23 to 24 May 2024. They were organised by the WWF Gabon office, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and funded by the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative (ASCI) through Proforest.
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Partnerships for Forests
This report outlines lessons learned from the APOI process, both from the initial setting up of the initiative and its institutionalisation in the 10 West and Central African countries.
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Euronews
Op ed by Abraham Baffoe - EUDR must address Africa’s needs too.
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African Business
Op ed by Abraham Baffoe on how the new EU Deforestation Regulation must not ignore the needs of African farmers.
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Africa Europe Foundation
Abraham Baffoe writes about bridging African and European trade through sustainable agri-food commodities.
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Tropical Forest Alliance
TFA’s Perspectives magazine featuring the Africa Sustainable Commodities Initiative.
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African Business
African Business Magazine interviews His Excellency Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State, about investing in palm oil, including APOI and his multi-commodity approach.
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Africa.com
Africa’s Commitment To Policy, Process And People To Protect Forests And Livelihoods.
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Business Insider Africa
Exclusive interview with Abraham Baffoe – Africa and Global Director, Proforest.
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BBC Africa
BBC Africa interview with Abraham on BBC Money Daily programme.
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The Guardian Nigeria
The Guardian Nigeria interview with Abraham Baffoe on land use planning for palm and timber.
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Environews DRC
Environews (Democratic Republic of Congo) cover the signing of the new ASCI declaration in Sharm El Sheikh at CoP27.
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News Ghana
News Ghana covers the signing of the ASCI declaration by Ghana and nine other countries.