Gao prepares third edition of ‘Consume Local’ month
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
Mali’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry brought producers and economic operators together in Gao to prepare for the third edition of the “Consume Local” month. Discussions focused on promoting regional products and difficulties encountered during the previous edition, according to Mali Actu.
In Gao, the regional delegation of Mali’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIM) brought together producers and economic operators on 21 October 2026 to prepare for the third edition of the “Consume Local” month, Mali Actu reports. The meeting was chaired by Benena Mounkoro, prefect of Gao cercle.
The organisers want to promote the region’s agropastoral products and crafts, as well as the expertise of local businesses. Harouna Mahamar Touré, the first vice-president of the CCIM regional delegation, urged producers and operators to take part in large numbers, with the aim of doing better than in the previous edition.
Benena Mounkoro called for the difficulties encountered by producers and traders during the previous edition to be identified so that practical solutions could be proposed. He also stressed the quality, safety and competitiveness of products, describing them as requirements to be taken into account to meet consumers’ expectations.
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