Marc Nene

Director of the @WFP_CERFAM - Committed to ending hunger and malnutrition in Africa through the promotion of good practices and innovative solutions

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

🇨🇮 Audience ce 4 juin entre @kindaysamba & le DirCab du Vice-Président.
Au coeur des échanges :
✅Renforcer l’appui techniq du PAM au CERFAM
✅Positionner le CERFAM comme levier panafricain de partage des bonnes pratiques
✅Promouvoir le Prix d’excellence Côte d’Ivoire–CERFAM.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

WFP Regional Director for West & Central Africa, @kindaysamba, is in #CotedIvoire for an official visit.
Pictured with @OliviaHantz & @marcnene after meeting the CERFAM team, reaffirming WFP’s support to this regional Centre dedicated to fighting #hunger & #malnutrition.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

#CERFAMwebinar6

Pour Prof. Hervé Mube, Chercheur à l'@Univ_Dschang au #Cameroun, la formation des jeunes ne suffit pas.
L’enjeu est de soutenir les Living Labs qui leur permettent d’innover et de transformer les idées en activités viables, en collaboration avec divers acteurs.

[Marc Nene @marcnene]

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[WFP Côte d'Ivoire @WFP_Cotedivoire]

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@OliviaHantz & @phaithnard, DG @ecobankci 🇨🇮, ont discuté de partenariats innovants visant à soutenir les petits producteurs, renforcer les liens avec les #cantinesscolaires & faciliter l'accès aux services financiers.
Une dynamique prometteuse au service des communautés.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

How to leverage local #FoodSystems to strengthen complementary feeding?
@ColumbiaSIPA students are conducting fieldwork with key stakeholders across 3 African countries to identify & document #GoodPractice case studies.
This mission stems from the sixth CERFAM-SIPA collaboration.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

How can we empower Africa’s youth to transform #FoodSystems ?
Join CERFAM & @Healthy4A for a webinar featuring experts from @cayaccafrica @AfDB_Group @IFAD & @jlugiessen on policy, partnerships & youth-led innovation for nutrition-sensitive food systems.
👉https://t.co/DxtPoopWeq

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

La transformation des systèmes alimentaires passe par la jeunesse.

Ne manquez pas le prochain webinaire du CERFAM et @Healthy4A sur les stratégies & politiques pour autonomiser la jeunesse africaine:
🗓️ 5 fév. 2026
⏰ 9h00 GMT
📍 Zoom. Pour s'inscrire 👉 https://t.co/NiGNqHhVmN

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

Thrilled to see our collaboration with @AfricaRice featured in @WFP South-South Quarterly Bulletin (p.9).
Our article highlights the @Healthy4A regional workshop in #Abidjan, driving #SSTC knowledge exchange to strengthen #Nutrition policies across 🌍.

👉 https://t.co/Wv3D54heMA

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

Today we celebrate #WorldChildrensDay.
Children’s rights start with #nutrition. Every child has the right to good nutrition-a fundamental human right. Hear Siniketiwe Zwane from #Eswatini share how her country promotes breastfeeding, diet diversity & community support for women.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

#webinar
Not all rice is created equal
𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗡𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗴 from @AfricaRice, introduced Nutri-Rice, a new kind of rice that’s better for our health & plate. It’s designed to boost nutrients, lower blood sugar spikes & empower women through rice parboiling cooperatives

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

#webinar
𝗗𝗿. 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗷𝘂 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗲 highlighted how @IITA_CGIAR is boosting nutrition in #Nigeria through biofortification - developing vitamin A-rich cassava & maize to fight micronutrient deficiencies. IITA also trains youth to grow these crops & unlock agri-business.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

#Webinar
Can everyday crops help fight #malnutrition?
That’s what 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗲 demonstrated. His team is testing 23 underused plant species to find nutrient-rich varieties, using advanced tools and smart breeding to make food healthier from the source.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

Biofortification is more than science: it’s action.
From lab to farm to fork, experts showed how staple crops like rice, maize, cassava & tomatoes can help fight malnutrition.
As a #GoodPractices promoter, CERFAM will continue to champion innovation & sharing solutions across 🌍

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

#webinar
Meet Mini Miss: the tomato that lasts 2 months!
𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘃, from @CPSBB_Bulgaria shared how new tomato varieties are helping farmers & consumers in🌍. These tomatoes:
🌿Grow with less water
🧊 Stay fresh longer
💊 Are packed with more nutrients

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

📍 Abidjan | July 31–Aug 1

CERFAM is hosting a strategic workshop with @UN in #cotedivoire 🇨🇮 to:
✅ Finalize CERFAMS's key frameworks,
✅ Strengthen collaboration,
✅ Drive action on sustainable #foodsecurity & #nutrition.

🔎 Stay tuned for updates and insights.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

China’s expertise in rural mechanization makes it a strategic partner in Africa’s agricultural transformation.
CERFAM warmly thanks the @WFP Centre of Excellence in #China and @gatesfoundation for supporting inclusive, nutrition-sensitive & climate-resilient rice systems across🌍

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

Le vrai succès d’un projet? Son adoption par les communautés.
Lors du bilan en 🇨🇳 du projet de dévelopment de la chaîne de valeur du riz, les experts révèlent que:
✅ 89 % des bénéficiaires utilisent les mini silos pr stocker le 🌾
✅ 99 % ont adopté les unités de transformation

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

Depuis ce 17 juin en Chine, le CERFAM, ses partenaires & les acteurs du secteur riz en 🇨🇮 &🇬🇳 évaluent les résultats du projet de développement de la chaîne de valeur riz.
Au-delà du riz, c’est une transformation des vies rurales & des systèmes alimentaires qui est en marche.

[Contre la Faim et la Malnutrition @CERFAM_4_Africa]

Empowering women isn’t a side benefit: it’s the foundation of impact.
At the rice value chain review in #China, #cotedivoire reported 94% women beneficiaries, with over 55% gaining voice in households & communities. In #Guinea, women-led cooperatives are driving market change.