Agribusiness investments in partnership with farmers' organisations in ACP countries

High Level Conference and Workshop organised by the European Commission, in partnership with African Union Commission, the ACP Secretariat, the Pan African Farmers Organisation (PAFO), the European Investment Bank, the COLEACP and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA).
14-15 October 2015, Milan, Italy

Rural and agricultural economy and their value chains have a key role for fostering economic growth, job creation and development in ACP countries. The private sector investments are essential for unlocking this potential.

Structures for co-operation and investment have existed between the EU and ACP Countries for many decades. The EU and ACP institutions and organisations have developed a range of policies and initiatives to increase support for private sector development and for boosting agricultural transformation through innovative business models.

There is a strong sense that more needs to be done, that this is the right time to find new and better ways to work together, as well as deepening the existing channels of cooperation.

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