São Paulo – On January 29th and 30th, São Paulo will host the seminar Brazil and North Africa: opportunities in agribusiness and food security. The event is held by Instituto Brasil África, with backing from the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp). Registrations already open.
During the seminar, specialists from Brazil and North African countries will discuss issues such as the role of Brazilian producers in the region, agricultural demand, international partnerships, infrastructure investments, enhancing productivity, fostering exports and financing alternatives, among other topics.
To João Bosco Monte, the chairman of Instituto Brasil África, the event is an opportunity to introduce Brazilian executives to the specificities of different North African countries. “There is a lot of disinformation regarding Arab countries. Our first challenge is to show the Brazilian community what they can find in the African continent,” he said.
Monte claims that despite the favourable climate, there are no major agribusiness projects underway in North Africa. “There is a lot of land, water in abundance and a population which consumes. If you grow grain and food here [in Brazil], then why not grow it in North Africa,” he inquires.
The seminar will feature major food industry players such as Agrícola Famosa, Crealpar and BRF. There will also be a panel on Strategic Investment in Agriculture with delegates from Sudan, Tunisia and Mauritania, and another on Investment Attraction Policies in North Africa, featuring speakers from Algeria, Morocco and Egypt .
Information
Seminar Brazil & North Africa: opportunities in agribusiness and food security
Date: January 29th and 30th, 2015
Place: Fiesp Auditorium – Avenida Paulista, 1313 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo, São Paulo
The event is for agribusiness industry executives. Admission is free.
Additional information and the registration form is available at http://www.institutobrasilafrica.org/#!brazil-and-north-africa/ckit
*Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
