Zambia to pitch four agricultural value chains at FAO investment forum

“The Hand-in-Hand Initiative is FAO’s flagship programme that supports investment in high-potential agrifood territories to accelerate transformation,” the statement read.

Speaking on the sidelines of the forum, Siame said the investment plans presented by Zambia offered opportunities across production, aggregation, processing, cold-chain logistics, certification and market access.

He said Zambia’s participation was anchored on the Grow Zambia Agenda, President Hakainde Hichilema’s flagship strategy to turn agriculture into a business and a key driver of economic growth, job creation and food security.

“Zambia has continued to make positive strides in promoting agricultural trade and investment aimed at economic transformation and improving the living standards of its citizens,” Siame said.

He said Zambia was positioning itself to transition from a net importer to a net exporter through strategic investments in the agrifood sector.

“Zambia is open for sustainable agrifood investment,” Siame said.

During the visit to Rome, the delegation will also explore partnerships through thematic sessions focusing on unlocking financing for resilient coffee value chains and using artificial intelligence to bridge investment gaps in agrifood systems.

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