The AgriBusiness Forum 2008 took advantage of the favourable business environment to check how to turn it into growth and wealth. The AgriBusiness 2008 aimed at contributing to the growth & wealth of Africa by a further developing its agro-food industry, with the expertise, experience and the involvement of knowledgeable individuals and institutions.
Objectives:
- Contribute to a better understanding of Africa’s needs in terms of producing food for its population
- Examine the role of Africa’s & Europe’s private sectors in accelerating Africa’s agro-industrial development
- Showcase successful PPP practices (private-public partnership) that contribute to a sustainable growth
- Strengthening the linkages alongside the supply chain in the agro-food Industry
- Matching the demands from Africa with worldwide offers
- Create better environment conditions to transfer successful experiences
What did delegates learn?
- Private and Public partnerships as a booster for the private sector in Africa
- Investing and financing opportunities in Africa
- Innovative solutions in the agro-food sector
- Involvement of the business sector to combat health, food safety and nutrition problems
- Latest developments and prospects in Africa’s agro-food Industry
What did the forum offer?
- Debates, group discussions and workshops on innovation in Africa’s agribusiness
- A Project Incubator Award for innovative African projects
- An active networking place for one-on-one business meetings and valuable contacts
- EMRC follow-up, economic missions and business development services
Who attended?
- Investors
- Bankers
- Donors
- Industry representatives
- Project developers
- NGOs and
- Government officials
The AgriBusiness Forum 2008 was action-focused and aimed at practical solutions.
For more information, click on the language of your choice to download the AgriBusiness Forum 2008 Report.