Ai Agribusiness Investment Summit 2010
31 August - 1 September 2010
Africa investor, Durban
Agribusiness plays a vital role in economic development contributing a major portion of GDP, employment and foreign exchange earnings in many developing countries.
Despite its importance, Africa's Agribusiness sector faces numerous challenges, not least of which is the lack of access to finance in agricultural development and agribusiness. This means that Africa is ill equipped to meet its food requirements, which are set to double in the next 30 years or even sooner.
Seeing that agriculture accounts for around 75% of employment, 40% of exports and 35% of GDP across the continent, accelerating growth in agriculture will not only make the achievement of the MDG's possible, but it is also vital for sustained growth and industrial diversification into Africa.
Objectives
The Agribusiness Project Summit 2010 is brought to you by Africa investor and in association with the Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal. The Summit will pave the way for the development of strategies to support agribusiness and agro-industrial development within the scope of agricultural and economic development frameworks and financing mechanisms.
Expand your networking with facilitated one-on-one meetings that will take place throughout the event, and hear from some of the continent's leading agribusiness players.
Who should attend
* Investment Banks
* Private Banks
* Sovereign Wealth Funds
* Pension Funds
* Renewable Energy Producers
* Agriculture Ministry Officials
* Agriculture Organisations
* Biotechnologists
* Environment Associations
* Government Rural Development Officials
* Grain Trade Law Professionals
* Consultants
* Food Producers
* Agrochemical Manufacturers
* Grain Traders
* Academic Organisations
