The AgriBusiness Forum aims to strengthen Africa’s agriculture by bringing together the investors, CEOs, MSMEs, market specialists and policy makers.
The forum provides a 360° experience including a pre-forum training, a participant catalogue, a tailor-made B2B services and the Project Incubator Award to spotlight innovation.
The AgriBusiness Forum 2015 was held under the auspices of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo through the DRC’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, and co-organized by EMRC and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the DRC Fund for Industry Promotion (FPI) and Rabobank Foundation.
The theme of this year’s Forum was “Towards an Inclusive Growth: A Vision for Africa’s Agricultural Transformation”.
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Agri-Food Sector: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Africa, hosted by the Governement of Rwanda & the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and organised in collaboration with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, Rabobank Foundation and Rwanda's Development Board (RDB).
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The AgriBusiness Forum 2012, held in Dakar, Senegal from 25-28 November 2012, was entitled ‘Boosting African Agriculture through Investment, Partnership and Technology’.
The forum brought together many key players and decision-makers in African agriculture, as well as the small producers from all parts of the continent. A large contingent of financiers and investors from around the world were also present to meet with potential partners and to provide essential insight for what lies ahead in terms of the international financing of Africa’s agri-food sector.
The AgriBusiness Forum 2011 was held in Johannesburg, South Africa and focused on "Engaging the Private Sector for Africa's Agri-Food Growth."
The forum addressed a number of pressing topics in agriculture and food production, aimed at strengthening the agri-food sector in Africa, by encouraging partnerships, exchanging best practices and attracting investment across the continent.
It was the turn of Uganda to host the 2010 AgriBusiness Forum, which saw over 500 participants gather in Kampala from 3-6 October 2010.
The forum focused on "Food Security: a Business Opportunity”.
The AgriBusiness Forum 2009 entitled “Empowering the Private Sector to Boost Productivity and Growth in Africa” took place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 14-17 June 2009.
Held in Africa for the first time, this year's addition attracted a record number of 400 participants from 42 countries.
The AgriBusiness Forum 2008 (18-20 June), was held for the second consecutive year at the FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN) headquarters and was entitled "Agro-Food Industry as Engine for Growth in Africa"
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Ensuring food security, reducing poverty by increasing the integration and regional synergies of Central Africa (Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Chad, Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) is the challenge of CEMAC (Economic Community of Central African States).
Rwanda assembly begins, at the rate of 1,000 a year, with Polo and Passat. Capacity for 5,000 units is planned
Rwanda assembly begins, at the rate of 1,000 a year, with Polo and Passat. Capacity for 5,000 units is planned
Volkswagen has launched integrated mobility in Rwanda which includes local vehicle assembly, mobility services and a sales and service retail outlet called CFAO Volkswagen Rwanda.
Kenya has positioned itself as one of the most prominent startup destinations in Africa.
With the rise of innovation hubs and accelerator programs in Kenya, there has been great growth for entrepreneurs with over 600 hundred start-ups in the country.
Access to internet and a great education system are also some contributors to the increase in startups and innovation.
The World Bank said sub-Saharan Africa’s economy growth was projected to reach 3.1 percent in 2018, and an average of 3.6 percent between 2019 and 2020.
Addis Ababa — Information technology is being utilised more than ever to improve agriculture in East Africa.
The world talks a lot about the digital revolution, but few connect it to the coming agriculture revolution, especially in Africa. Digital solutions have huge potential for helping farmers boost productivity and connect to financial tools and markets around the world.