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Football boost for African cotton producers

18/06/2024
Football boost for African cotton producers

The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative has announced its support for a project that aims to capitalise on the popularity of football to promote economic growth in developing countries.

A programme set up by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the sport’s global governing body, FIFA, will aim to integrate West Africa cotton-growing countries more closely in the global value chain for football shirts.

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