March 2026: Signing of an agreement between CESES and AVe
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Eight AVe experts applying for European calls for proposals
CESES (European Confederation of Senior Experts Services) is a network of 18 senior citizens’ associations dedicated to facilitating the transfer of volunteer expertise at the European and international levels. AVe is a member of CESES. New: Starting in 2026, CESES plans to bring together experienced international experts to respond to calls for proposals or expressions of interest published at the European level. Eight AVe experts have applied to take part in this initiative. |
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February 2026: AVe hosts the MIRAH delegation from Côte d'Ivoire in Brittany
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Monique Gueu (MIRAH) and Bernard (AVe) are visiting the future slaughterhouse in Le Faou with Mickael Kernéis, president of the joint association and project leader, and Frédéric Corre, co-manager of the slaughterhouse.
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Field visit to the Pork Industry in Brittany for the Coordinator of the MIRAH PROPORC Program
On the occasion of the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show, where Côte d’Ivoire was the guest of honor, several staff members from the Ministry of Livestock of Côte d’Ivoire (MIRAH) traveled to Paris. Among them, the PROPORC program coordinator traveled to Brittany to meet with various stakeholders in the pork industry. Bernard, a pork specialist at AVe, organized a schedule of meetings for her: with farmers, a producer group, a slaughterhouse, and more. These fruitful meetings provided valuable insights for the Ivorian pork industry, which is currently being established in Côte d’Ivoire amid significant challenges. |
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January 2026: marketing mission for an SME in Benin
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Olivier and the CEO's driver |
Marketing and Sales Plan for a Beninese SME Specializing in Cultural Tourism
Olivier, an AVe expert specializing in international marketing, consulted for a Beninese SME focused on the design, manufacture, and sale of souvenirs inspired by Benin’s cultural heritage. His work enabled the SME’s CEO to structure the company’s product offering, improve inventory turnover, implement effective marketing tools (point-of-sale displays and communications), and negotiate more balanced agreements with its distribution network.
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November 2025: audit of pig farms in Cameroon
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Bernard and Arnaud wearing biosafety suits (changed for each farm) at the end of one of the audits |
Two Ave experts conduct an audit of around fifteen farms before introducing AXIOM breeding stock
Under the framework agreement between AVe and AXIOM (the French leader in pig genetics), it was agreed that AVe would conduct audits on farms set to receive high-genetic-value breeding pigs prior to their introduction. This is what Bernard and Arnaud did during a week in Cameroon in November 2025. This action prior to the introduction of breeding stock is essential in African countries where ASF (African Swine Fever) is widespread. The AVe expert provides each farmer with a roadmap tailored to their farm to ensure the successful introduction of breeding stock. This roadmap specifies not only biosecurity measures, but also actions to be implemented to improve farm performance. |
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Year 2025: support for an agricultural high school in Burkina Faso
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LPTP 3AE agricultural high school with
the mark of agricultural professionalism |
Coaching the head of agricultural production workshops at the high school The LPTP 3 AE agricultural high school in Ouagadougou welcomes around 100 students each year. The school has set up several mini agricultural production workshops to provide students with practical training: pig farming, poultry farming, cattle farming, market gardening, field crops, methane production, etc. The school's principal wanted to set up professional management of these workshops so that they could serve as a reference for students. Louis, an AVe expert, provides this support remotely via monthly video calls, as visas are no longer being granted to French citizens. Gradual progress is being made in the various workshops. |
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September 2025: pig farming training mission in Ivory Coast
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Photo at the end of the training course:
trainees – trainers – organizers |
On the initiative of MIRAH, technical and economic training for 23 pig farmers by two AVe experts
This five-day training course took place in Agboville, Côte d'Ivoire. It was organized by Ms. Monique Gueu, coordinator of the PROPORC program at the Côte d'Ivoire Ministry of Livestock. Bernard, an AVe expert, led the sessions on pig farming, while Denis, another AVe expert, led the sessions on farm management. The training was very well received. At the end of the training, each participant was given a certificate. Read more |
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Year 2025: Renovation of a hospital in northeastern Cameroon
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The first medical imaging building is completei |
Project management assistance for the construction of three hospital buildings in northeastern Cameroon
Eric, an AVe specialist in building design, is contributing his expertise to the construction of three buildings at the TOKOMBERE hospital in northeastern Cameroon. Special feature: as the area has been declared unsafe, Eric is carrying out this mission remotely. The first building is the medical imaging department with CT and X-ray facilities. The second building is the analysis laboratory. The third is for surgery. The aim of this project is to establish a renovated hospital with modern equipment in this neglected area of the country, where life has been disrupted by Boko Haram.
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Year 2025: Follow-up on the creation of a pig farm in Liberia
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A pig farm that plans for biosecurity equipment from the outset: fencing, entry airlock, etc... |
Four AVe experts assist in setting up a pig farm in Liberia
A private company that already operates a laying hen farm near Monrovia asked AVe to assist it in setting up a pig farm with 50 breeding/fattening sows. Several AVe experts were involved: Gilbert for drawing up the plans, starting the construction work, and monitoring the work; Louis for the project's business plan; Alain for starting up the breeding activity when the breeding stock arrived; and René for transferring good breeding practices during the breeding phase. AVe's multi-skilled contribution ensured the success of the project and fully satisfied the private company, which is continuing the collaboration by renewing the agreement for three years.
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June- July 2025: mission in Nanjing, China
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Flexkys team with Thomson (CEO) and the 2 AVe experts Jean-Baptiste and Maryse |
Audit mission and international marketing support for an SME in Nanjing, China
AVe experts Jean-Baptiste and Maryse visited Flexkys Elec Tech Co, chinese company located in Nianjing, to continue the collaboration established in 2019 and interrupted due to the COVID pandemic |
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April 2025: technical-economic training courses for farms in Kinshasa (DRC) and Brazzaville (RC)
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Alain, Bernard and Denis with
breeders in training in Brazzaville |
Three AVe experts run two technical-economic training sessions on livestock management Denis, specialized in business management, Bernard, specialized in pig breeding, and Alain, specialized in poultry breeding, led two training sessions, one in Kinshasa, the other in Brazzaville for pig and poultry breeders. The training program alternated between sessions on production techniques and livestock management. These sessions were organized by the “Génération Verte 21” association. |
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