CAPPA - DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES
ABOUT
CAPPA was formed in 2016 by several commercial agricultural companies operating in various areas of the country producing, or in the process of producing, bio fuels and energy, palm oil, timber, rice, seed sorghum, natural forest reestablishment for carbon stock, growing and packaging pineapples and processing and manufacturing juice concentrates. CAPPA membership is open to all commercial agri-business and processing companies and aims to act as the principal coordinating body representing all commercial, agricultural producers and processing companies in Sierra Leone.
Objectives of CAPPA includes the proactive interaction with its members to ensure the interests of commercial agriculture continues to be dynamic, to meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of the industry in Sierra Leone. CAPPA will stimulate greater awareness of modern farming practices through improved communication between the Association, farming and agricultural communities and the Government. It also aims to recognise and promote the highest professional standards, to improve efficiencies and competitiveness for the greater good of commercial agriculture and small holder farmers throughout Sierra Leone.
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From the Chairman,
As year end approaches we can all reflect on 2024 and I hope many will see improvements and stability. Most noticeable has been the stability of the Leone which will help the ever spiraling costs that were happening with a devaluing currently.
Miro commissioned their new plywood factory in 2024 which was a major mile stone in the history of Miro's investments and development in Sierra Leone.
The new Finance Act 2024 was signed in law and CAPPA played a pivotal role ensuring that the proposed increase in land lease was to an acceptable level. This is essential if indeed Sierra Leone is serious in attracting further agricultural investments. CAPPA will endeavor to ensure our Association is represented when any new changes that may take place in 2025.
As the year approaches the end, CAPPA members will meet to reflect on 2024 and strategize further, keeping the focus and priority of all its members.
In 2024, CAPPA welcomed as a paid up member, Rainforest Builder who have come into Sierra Leone to invest in natural forestry. All our members wish them success in their venture.
Finally, as Chairman, I would like to thank Philip Tonks who was the General Manager of Socfin for over 11 years who set up and created a profitable company and who has been instrumental in the development of our Association. Philip served two times as Chairman and would have served more terms if he had had more hours in his day. Philip leaves Sierra Leone to continue with the Socfin Group in a new venture in Liberia however continues to provide input into the executive of CAPPA.
CHAIRMAN
