WHAT IS THE 1ST WESTERN AGRIBUSINESS INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM?
The 1st Western Agribusiness Investment Symposium is a platform that seeks to bring together key stakeholders in the agribusiness sector to discuss and unlock investment opportunities in the Western region. This will be done through strategic partnerships, value creation, value addition, responsible investments and shared value approaches. The symposium will also focus on seminars, B2B and B2G meetings and exhibitions.
WHY DOES WESTERN KENYA NEED THIS AGRIBUSINESS SYMPOSIUM?
After decades of underinvestment and policy neglect, agricultural development in emerging economies has quickly risen up the priority list for global development. In the wake of the 2008 food price crisis the international development community, governments and businesses are looking to developing regions – particularly Africa – to play a key role in ensuring global food secure Yet the sector continues to suffer from underdevelopment,with the vast majority of agricultural output in regions such as Africa in the hands of smallholder farmers. Harnessing their productive potential is key to the economic development and sustenance of livelihoods of Africa’s populations. Unlocking the Agricultural Potential of Lake Victoria ecosystem and trading block is a key priority for transforming
the economies of the region.
