The characterisation of banana-plantain sector stakeholders identified by the Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (PD_CVA) shows that the processing link is faced with multiple constraints that limit its development as well as the development of processed products. Non-compliance with quality standards and lack of certification are among the major constraints. However, given the plethora of opportunities offered by the international market and the excellent potential observed within the sector, it is becoming essential to raise awareness among processors of the need to comply with quality and certification standards in order to market their products. The idea of certification aims to bring more credibility to the various products derived from plantain for a better valuation, and to constitute a pledge of transparency towards the final consumers. This reflection therefore attempts to contribute to the multiple efforts of the Government to ensure sufficient food security, promote agricultural development and consequently the economic growth of Cameroon.
MBOLO MBOLO, Louis-BertrandMr. MBOLO MBOLO Louis-bertrand, Agro-economist Engineer, is a graduate of the Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA) of the University of Dschang in Cameroon. He is also an Agro-pastoral Entrepreneur, graduate of the National Centre for Zootechnical and Veterinary Training (CNFZV) in Foumban, Cameroon, and certified in Project Management.
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El Sr. MBOLO MBOLO Louis-bertrand, Ingeniero Agroeconomista, es licenciado por la Facultad de Agronomía y Ciencias Agrarias (FASA) de la Universidad de Dschang en Camerún. También es un empresario agropecuario, graduado del Centro Nacional de Formación Zootécnica y Veterinaria (CNFZV) en Foumban, Camerún, y está certificado en Gestión de Proyectos.
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The characterisation of banana-plantain sector stakeholders identified by the Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (PD_CVA) shows that the processing link is faced with multiple constraints that limit its development as well as the development of processed products. Non-compliance with quality standards and lack of certification are among the major constraints. However, given the plethora of opportunities offered by the international market and the excellent potential observed within the sector, it is becoming essential to raise awareness among processors of the need to comply with quality and certification standards in order to market their products. The idea of certification aims to bring more credibility to the various products derived from plantain for a better valuation, and to constitute a pledge of transparency towards the final consumers. This reflection therefore attempts to contribute to the multiple efforts of the Government to ensure sufficient food security, promote agricultural development and consequently the economic growth of Cameroon.
