Question: What is Zika? Answer: Zika is a virus spread to humans by Aedes mosquitoes, the same mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever Symptoms About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus become ill (i.e., develop Zika). The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other… More Zika Virus (ZIKV)
One of the critical challenges with implementing impact-oriented projects is developing a matrix to evaluate project results and measuring impact. At Syecomp Ghana Ltd, we believe critical success factors in delivering results include stakeholder participation, active inclusion of direct project constituents, and activity/service continuity. In our implementation of the CTA-funded proof of concept project on Geospatial… More Learning Note 2-Project Impact Measurement
Syecomp Ghana Ltd recently had had their project staff on the field capturing farm data from pineapple,mango and vegetable farmers in Volta and Eastern Region of Ghana. This is part of the company’s project activities in the deployment of Geospatial Technologies and Agroclimatic Information Services for Smallholder Farmers in Ghana-Proof of Concept phase. The project team… More Syecomp Farm GPS Data Capture Activities
See below information for Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) Consultancy for Preparatory Studies for the Establishment of a Soy Processing Facility
Expression of Interest for the Provision of Business Development Services (BDS) to Rice and Groundnut Processors and Traders in Northern Ghana
The CSA-RA was developed as part of CIAT-led IFAD-funded project titled-“Increasing food security and farming system resilience in East Africa through wide-scale adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices” Courtesy: CIAT, @CGIARClimate
I’ve received several requests from fellow young persons with regards which commodity value chains to explore in Ghana when deciding to embark on their agribusiness entrepreneurial journeys. In this post I’ve provided a brief overview of six value chains with potential for expansion, rural poverty reduction, and job creation. The brief covers cassava (gari), maize,… More Embarking on an Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Journey in Ghana? Explore these Value Chain Opportunities
With the rising youth unemployment in Africa, young Ghanaians could find opportunities in the agricultural sector as entrepreneurs; but they lack the means and the space to do so. The perception of agriculture as a mere farming for food needs to change to viewing agriculture as viable businesses within its value chains. This was the… More Youth in Agriculture: for business, not for food
Soils have been neglected for too long. We fail to connect soil with our food, water, climate, biodiversity and life. We must invert this tendency and take up some preserving and restoring actions. The World Soil Day campaign aims to connect people with soils and raise awareness on their critical importance in our lives. Did… More December 5: World Soil Day 2014
Dr. Bawumia: RESTORING THE VALUE OF THE CEDI. Download the full presentation below: Dr Bawumia-Restoring-the-Value-of-the-Cedi (pdf:888kB)
