Thursday, January 16, 2014

Creating Interface for the Ag youth & Investors


Ethiopia Agribusiness Investment Forum
Location Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Description
  The Corporate Council on Africa will host the 2013 U.S.-Africa Agribusiness Investment Forum in Ethiopia to introduce the U.S.-Africa Business Center (USABC) and its role in facilitating U.S.-African trade and highlight other initiatives designed to boost agricultural growth, trade and investment.

WHY ATTEND?
1. Identify key initiatives focused on investing in African agriculture
2. Explore opportunities for investment along key agricultural value chains
3. Hear about ways in which to participate in Public-Private Partnerships
4. Discover innovative models for agricultural growth and investment
5. Evaluate the risks and rewards of private sector investment in Africa’s agro-industry
6. Meet stakeholders involved in the continent’s agribusiness sector
7. Participate in discussions focused on Africa’s regional market development

The 2013 U.S.-Africa Agribusiness Investment Forum will focus on Honey, Dairy & Sesame. In partnership with U.S. and African companies, governments and other stakeholders, CCA will provide the platform for participants to identify opportunities, execute deals and network with decision makers in Africa’s agricultural sector.

Individuals looking for networking opportunities and one-on-one meetings with government officials and private sector participants can use the U.S.-Africa Business Center to schedule their private meetings.
Join us and meet the people who can assist your business expand into the African market.

When: January 16, 2014: Ethiopia Agribusiness Investment Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [meron@EthiopiaInvestor.com, 0116631080]

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Agri My Culture

Agri is a culture, by which members of different societies social role has been defined; be it gender based or activities/input supplies based. Here I came across to reflect about  my Agri culture not only about Agriculture; but also how I grew up through it, learn and how the farmers perceive things around this culture based sector. So far I know, Ethiopian agric and the farmers culture is the most amazing in its kind and rich in bio-diversity.
I will come up with more detailed narrative of this amazing and aged farming culture, which is also mine.

Stay tuned