10-11 Oct, 2017
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka
Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka
"Raising Cassava Productivity in Africa to Meet
Rising Demands in Food & Industry"
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Keynote Address Honourable Dora Siliya. MP Minister |
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Turning a traditional crop like Cassava into industrial carbohydrates for food and non-food applications is the ambition of many African countries. For many years, commercial cassava cultivation in Africa has been limited but this is changing!
Governments across Africa are pushing for the expansions of cassava investments and value addition which can potentially create more employment and economic development for the countries.
CEEC unveils K 8 million Cassava value chain programme
Oba of Benin allocates 20,000 hectares of land for cassava production ~ 21 March 2017, Today.ng
China New Energy scores $12.5 million in contracts to build cassava ethanol plant in Ghana
The potential of cassava as a cash crop will increase but how far and fast will the region see the transformation? Going back to the root problems – Africa even though producing the largest volume of cassava, has yet to capitalize on its harvests through modern mechanization, availability of high yield cassava varieties and improving its processing capabilities. Limitation of investments in agriculture tools and infrastructure hinder these realizations. Where and how will plantation owners, farmers and processors seek the capital to support their expansion plans? CMT’s 3rd Cassava World Africa returns to Lusaka -establishing itself as the preferred conference with commercial interests for cassava industry players across Africa. Covering cassava varieties , supplemental irrigation, seedlings and with projects players in West and East Africa share their experiences, challenges, and opportunities with the common goal of maximizing cassava value added products. What’s NEW at 3rd Cassava World Africa?
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Nationals who Do Not Require Visas to enter Zambia
Nationals Requiring Visas issued On Arrival
Nationals Requiring Visas Prior to Travel
1) Apply E-Visa (if eligible) from https://evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/ Details can be found at e-Visa Requirements Note: Please allow 3 - 5 business days for processing
2) Apply Visa at nearest embassy before departure Note: Please allow 5 - 21 business days for processing CMT strongly recommends pre-arrival application at country of departure. PS; there is no refund of Visa fee if your application is unsuccessful. |
| Testimonials from 2nd Cassava World Africa 2016 | ||
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“An eye opener” – British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation “A very insightful conference, about challenges and opportunities of growing the cassava industry in Africa” – Novozymes “I have a lot to take home, and something to put into practice as a potential new investor in Cassava Value Chain” – Dabol Nig. “Great speakers and very informative” “I never realized just how much potential cassava has. The two day conference has been a real eye opener” – Universal Farming & Milling “Good to hear other experiences & meet old friends”
“Cassava farming and processing being a new scope for my business development role, this conference is really an eye opener for me” |
| Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor! |
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This event is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players and investors in the industry. Sponsorship opportunities available include Corporate, Exclusive luncheon & Cocktail sponsor.
Exhibition / catalogue display can be arranged upon request. Contact fiona@cmtsp.com.sg or (65) 6346 9138 |
