🌍 PPMGL Consulting shortlisted for the FFM+ program: Call for experts to help transform the ACP agri-food sector sustainably
- Magali Dugardin
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
PPMGL Consulting has been shortlisted as part of a strategic opportunity under the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) program.
This ambitious initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the agri-food sector in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, with a special focus on horticulture.
🧭 Our work, like that of this woman carefully tending to her crops, is rooted in technical precision, human connection, and sustainable practice.
🏛️ FFM+: A European initiative supporting resilient, inclusive agri-food systems
Launched in early 2022, the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) program is funded by the European Union (EUR 25 million) in partnership with the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and implemented by COLEAD (learn more about the program).
FFM+ supports ACP agri-food actors to achieve:
✔️ Better compliance with public and private standards
✔️ Improved access to national, regional, and international markets
✔️ More ethical, inclusive, and sustainable business practices
“Development requires knowledge, connection to the field, and the ability to act with integrity. That’s what we bring to this project.”
— Magali Dugardin, Managing Director, PPMGL Consulting
📊 Key achievements of FFM+ (as of May 2025)
🌍 54 ACP countries involved
📄 1,095 support requests received
🤝 620 projects signed, 54% benefiting horticultural MSMEs and cooperatives
👥 1,500+ people trained in good agricultural and sustainability practices
📈 770 partners supported in business and financial management
🌾 300 stakeholders assisted in strengthening producer–MSME supply chains
🤝 PPMGL’s contribution to the ACP agri-food sector
Being shortlisted for this market confirms PPMGL Consulting’s proven expertise in:
Supporting MSMEs and cooperatives in the in the ACP agri-food sector
Facilitating compliance with international quality and safety standards
Delivering professional training tailored to local realities
Promoting inclusive governance, sustainability and ethical business practices
Our mission is to act as a trusted and responsive partner, delivering concrete results through technical expertise and local engagement.
📣 Call for experts: Join us in the field!
As part of our contribution to this program, PPMGL is building a pool of qualified experts to work on assignments across ACP countries.
We are looking for profiles with expertise in:
📊 Strategic, financial, and operational management of MSMEs
🌱 Sustainable business practices and social responsibility
⚖️ Gender equality, inclusion, and human rights
📚 Designing, facilitating, and monitoring training programs
🛠️ Technical support for compliance and project development
✉️ Interested in joining?
Send your updated CV (in French or English) including your areas of expertise to:
📌 Reference: 7002 – Sourcing FFM+
Feel free to share this opportunity or tag colleagues who may be interested — we are building a strong team of experts to respond to local needs with agility and purpose.
🌿 Working together for a more resilient agri-food system
This program is not just a technical mission — it is a chance to build more just, inclusive and sustainable value chains.
At PPMGL Consulting, we believe in long-term partnerships grounded in local realities, mutual respect, and transformative action.
Join us in making a meaningful difference, from the ground up.
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