ACA Leadership Undertakes Working Visit to Senegal, Strengthening Engagement with Key Cashew Stakeholders
The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) continued its engagement with key stakeholders across Africa’s cashew producing countries with a working visit to Senegal last week, led by the Board President, Mr. Ibrahim Sanfo, and the Managing Director, Mr. Ernest Mintah.
The visit provided an opportunity for the ACA leadership to engage with important institutions and private sector actors within Senegal’s cashew value chain, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Cashew Interprofession of Senegal (ICAS) and COSEC.
Discussions focused on developments within Senegal’s cashew sector, opportunities to strengthen collaboration and the role of the private sector in driving a more competitive and sustainable industry.
In its engagement with the Ministry, the ACA expressed its appreciation to the Government of Senegal for the legal provision allowing the private sector to collect CFA20 per kilogram of raw cashew nuts to support the development of the cashew sector. The ACA encouraged the government to further support the private sector in ensuring that these resources are effectively utilized to advance the sector.
Data and marketing intelligence were also highlighted as important areas for strengthening the sector. The ACA assured the Government of Senegal that it would make the Cashew Barometer available to relevant government agencies to support efforts at addressing existing data gaps and improve access to reliable information for policy and decision making.
The ACA also took the opportunity to officially invite Senegal’s cashew stakeholders to the 2026 ACA Annual Cashew Conference and Expo, scheduled for 15th to 18th September 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, under the theme “Sustainable Cashew Supply through Policy, Investment and Partnership.”
The ICAS equally extended an invitation to the Ministry to participate in the upcoming Senegal Cashew Day, which will take place from 26th – 28th November 2026.
The ACA expresses its appreciation to the Senegalese authority and industry stakeholders for the warm reception and constructive discussions. The Alliance remains committed to strengthening its partnerships with national institutions and private sector organizations across Africa and ensuring that the voices and interests of cashew producing countries remain central to the development of the continental industry.
