Advancing the African Cashew Industry: ACA Partnership and Activities
Established in 2006, the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) is a collaboration between public and private partners aiming to promote a globally competitive African cashew industry. With a focus on all aspects of the cashew value chain, ACA's mission includes providing technical assistance, promoting market linkages, and facilitating investments to increase processing efficiency and competitiveness. Through activities like annual conferences, the Seal Program, partnership mobilization, technical assistance, and farmer engagement, ACA is driving sustainable growth in the industry. Attendees can benefit from the World Cashew Exposition 2015 to network, learn about best practices and technologies, explore new products, and meet industry experts.
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About ACA Established in 2006 as business association as a collaboration between public and private partners An association of African and international businesses with an interest in promoting a globally competitive African cashew industry We represent all aspects of the cashew value chain: producers, processors, traders, and international buyers 2
ACA Mission Statement Vision: A globally competitive African cashew industry that benefits the value chain from farmer to consumer Our mission: is to support the African cashew industry by: Providing technical assistance and facilitating investments Promoting market linkages and international standards Sharing information and best practices Our objective: Increase processing Improve competitiveness and sustainability Facilitate public-private cooperation
ACA Activities 1. ACA Annual Conference Business networking and knowledge-sharing platform 2. ACA Seal Program Making the African cashew industry sustainable. 3. Partnership Mobilizing resources for the industry 4
ACA Activities cont. 5. Technical Assistance Increasing efficiency and competitiveness. 4. Communications Sharing market information and industry news through our publications and website 6. Farmer Engagement Fostering market linkages 5
Conference Overview Monday, 21 September 2015 Registration Opening Ceremony/ Inauguration of the Exposition 2015 Welcome Cocktail Tuesday, 22 September 2015 Plenary Session Exposition 2015 Wednesday, 23 September 2015 World Cashew Forum Business to Business (B2B) Forum Gala Dinner Thursday, 24 September 2015 Field Trips ( visit a cashew farm, factory and a cultural site) 6
World Cashew Exposition 2015 You will be given the opportunity to: Meet with equipment manufacturers and service providers Be knowledgeable about best practices around the world Learn about the latest technologies within the cashew sector Know about the latest cashew products available from the African market Meet experts in the industry Promote your company 7
Plenary Session Presentations by experts on: Investment opportunities Food safety and quality Market trends Waste management Pest control Market access 8
World Cashew Forum Interactive presentations on: Farming Processing Finance and investment Business Sustainability Green practices 9
Business to Business (B2B) Forum Meet various stakeholders within the cashew industry Network and connect with new business partners 10
Field trips Enjoy a site-visit to a cashew processing facility in Maputo or Nampula Visit a cashew farm in one of Mozambique s major cashew producing regions Take a leisure day trip to one of Mozambique s beautiful cultural sites (Mozambique Island or a National Game Park) 11
Sponsorship Opportunities Executive Sponsor (US$50,000+) Participation of 6 delegates in all conference activities 1 year ACA membership 1 seat at Opening Ceremony 1 Speaker slot at the plenary session (deadline: July 31) 2 page advertisement in conference brochure Enlarged logo on all conference material Targeted advertising at Gala Diner Full banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 1 year 2 exhibition booths at the World Cashew Expo 2015. Diamond Sponsor (US$25,000+) Participation of 4 delegates in all conference activities 1 enlarged banner during B2B session 1 speaker slot at the plenary session (deadline: July 31) Enlarged logo on all conference material 1 page advertisement in conference brochure Full banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 1 year 1 exhibition booth at the World Cashew Expo 2015 Targeted advertising at Gala Diner 12
Sponsorship Opportunities, cont. Platinum Sponsor (US$15,000+) Participation of 3 delegates in all conference activities. 1 year ACA membership 1 slot in the World Cashew Forum 1 speaker slot at the plenary session (deadline: July 31) 2 page advertisement in conference brochure Enlarged logo on all conference material Targeted advertising at Gala Diner. Full banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 1 year 2 exhibition booths at the World Cashew Expo 2015. Gold Sponsor (US$7,500+) Participation of 2 delegates in all conference activities page advertisement in the conference brochure Sponsorship information displayed during 1 coffee break Logo on conference brochure 3 promotional materials (pen, flyer etc ) in conference bag 1 exhibition booth at the World Cashew Expo 2015 Vertical banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 3 months 13
Sponsorship Opportunities, cont. Silver Sponsor (US$4,000+) Participation of 1 delegates in all conference activities Logo on conference banner and brochure Coverage during the Field trip Half banner digital advertisement on ACA webpage for 3 months 2 promotional materials (pen, flyer, etc.) material in conference bag Bronze Sponsor (US$3,000+) Logo on conference brochure and banner Square digital banner advertisement on ACA webpage for 3 months 1 promotional material (pen, flyer etc..) in conference bag Contributor Sponsor (US$1,000)+ Logo on conference brochure and banner 14
See you in Mozambique! Contact us: aca@africancashewalliance.com Visit our website: www.africancashewalliance.com Follow us on: @AfricanCashew facebook.com/africancashewalliance African Cashew Alliance Secretariat Jubilee House 4th , Kuku Hill, Osu Accra, Ghana. T: 302 782 233 F +233 302 782 231 15
