The Women in Agribusiness Conference, held at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka, brought together women from various institutions across Zambia to explore and discuss opportunities, challenges, and advancements in the agribusiness sector. The event served as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and empowerment, with a focus on the critical role women play in driving the agricultural economy forward.
Participants, representing government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations, engaged in discussions on value addition, access to finance, climate-smart agriculture, and entrepreneurship. The conference highlighted the importance of women’s participation in agribusiness, with insights on how to harness innovative practices to build sustainable and profitable businesses. Case studies of successful women-led agribusinesses were presented, inspiring attendees to apply practical solutions in their respective ventures.
The conference emphasized the need for continued investment in capacity-building, access to resources, and policy support to enable women to thrive in Zambia’s agribusiness landscape. It concluded with a call to action for stronger collaborations and partnerships to support women’s leadership and contributions to food security and economic development in Zambia.
