On 21 April 2026, COLEAD reached a major milestone with the formal adoption of its 2030 strategy during an Extraordinary General Meeting. Submitted to an electronic vote of active members, the strategy was approved by an overwhelming majority: 97% voted in favour, with the quorum comfortably reached. This strong result reflects broad alignment around the proposed vision and collective ambition.
A renewed ambition: from organisation to movement
More than a strategic framework, COLEAD 2030 represents a fundamental shift: COLEAD is evolving from an implementing organisation into an international movement committed to transforming food systems. This ambition is grounded in a core belief: achieving sustainable impact requires a systemic approach that connects markets, finance, policies and stakeholders.
Three strategic orientations to guide action
The strategy is structured around three complementary priorities:
- Assert a strong economic positioning to strengthen viability and attractiveness of food value chains
- Deploy a digital, field-rooted organization capable of scaling up.
- Structure a unifying movement to amplify sustainable collective impact
Seven priorities to drive transformation
These orientations are translated into seven key priorities :
A structured and progressive roadmap
The strategy is operationalised through nine workstreams designed to turn ambition into measurable action, from mobilising investment to building “glocal” alliances and strengthening COLEAD’s influence .
It follows a phased trajectory:
A strategy built through a participatory process
The 2030 strategy was developed through a structured and inclusive process, engaging members, teams and partners through consultations, working groups and in-depth analysis. This approach ensured strong ownership and broad support
A shared trajectory towards impact
With the adoption of this strategy, COLEAD reaffirms its ambition: to contribute, alongside its partners, to the sustainable transformation of food value chains by strengthening their economic viability, resilience, and social and environmental impact.
COLEAD 2030 is not just a strategy. It is a shared trajectory, driven by a collective movement committed to delivering impact at scale.