Zambia plans Agric forum with U.S.
A BUSINESS forum seeking to foster international collaboration and advancement in the agricultural industry between Zambia and the United States is set to take place next month in Minnesota.
The Zambia-Minnesota Agriculture Business Forum is being organised by the BMMSwift International Consulting Group, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
The forum, scheduled to place from April 29 to May 2, 2024 is being organised in collaboration with the Embassy of Zambia in Washington DC and the Zambia Ministry of Agriculture.
It will be held under the theme: “Building Strategic Partnerships for Economic
Growth and Opportunities in Agriculture.”
BMMSwift Consulting Group and Coordinator for Promoting Investment for Zambia in the Diaspora Chief Executive Officer, Betty Mwangala Muhau, said the forum promised to be a transformative event contributing to the sustainable development and growth of the agricultural sector in both regions.
Announcing the forum, Ms Muhau anticipated significant outcomes from the collaboration and the opportunities it would bring for the agricultural industries in both Zambia and United States.
“Furthermore, the event offers U.S. businesses an opportunity to express their intent to collaborate or establish businesses in Zambia, particularly focusing on partnering with Zambian businesses in agro-processing and other areas that ensure value addition, benefitting both U.S. and Zambian businesses,” she said.
Key highlights of the forum included networking opportunities to foster cross-border collaborations, field visits to local farms and agricultural research institutions, and showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices.
“The forum aims to unite agricultural stakeholders from Zambia and Minnesota to explore synergies, exchange knowledge, and forge transformative partnerships.
“We eagerly await the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in substantive discussions and explore opportunities for collaboration,” according to Ms Muhau.