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“Making Markets Matter” featured in Farming SA.
In May 2011, Farming SA, one of South Africa’s leading agriculture/agribusiness magazines published a feature article on Making Markets Matter, MM Inc.’s business training program. The article features Intaba, an emerging agribusiness, whose management staff participated in the MMM training program in 2010. Click here to read the full article.
African Agribusiness Forum 2010
The African Agribusiness Forum took place on May 13, 2010 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, South Africa. Sponsored by Novus International, the Forum was opened by a keynote address entitled “Climate Change: Distribution and Market Opportunities” by Dr. Joyce Cacho (photo on the right), Chief Sustainability Officer for Novus International.
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Conquering Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities in 21st Century Africa
The African Agribusiness Forum took place on May 13, 2010 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, South Africa. Sponsored by Novus International, the Forum was opened by a keynote address entitled “Climate Change: Distribution and Market Opportunities” by Dr. Joyce Cacho (photo on the right), Chief Sustainability Officer for Novus International. (Read the full address here.) The opening was followed by two panel discussions. The first focused on the task of creating an enabling business environment for African enterprises, especially those in the SME (small and medium-size) category. Panelists included Lentswe Bhengu (portfolio manager of the Agribusiness Sector at WesGro; photo below), Michael Brown (International Agribusiness Consultant), Rian Coetzee (Head of Agribusiness at Industrial Development Corporation, South Africa), and development economist Emelly Mutambatsere (African Development Bank). The panel was moderated by Professor Johan van Rooyen from Stellenbosch University.
The afternoon panel focused on another key challenge facing the Continent’s agribusiness sector: environmental problems such as global warming and its consequences. The panel included researcher Hugh Campbell of the South African Deciduous Fruit Producer Trust, climate researcher Peter Johnston (U. of Cape Town), renowned expert on drought-resistant crop breeding Professor Jennifer Thomson (U. of Cape Town), and Bombiti Nzanza of ZZ2. The panel was moderated by Lulama Ndibongo-Traub from Stellenbosch University. Click here to view photos of this event.
Making Markets Matter 2012
May 6-11, 2012 , Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West, South Africa
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Thank you for your interest in the 2012 “Making Markets Matter” Executive Education Program for the African agribusiness sector. Our program provides African SME’s and organizations working in the agribusiness sector an opportunity to hone their business management skills, forge business-to-business relationships, and build market linkages in South Africa and beyond. The week-long program is facilitated by an international group of practitioners and academics and brings together about 80 businesses from across the African continent. Each year participants leave the training re-energized and equipped with new ideas and tools to take back to their businesses. Join us for this innovative program!
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Comments from previous participants:
“A great opportunity to learn and to sharpen business skills. Presented by people who are both knowledgeable and passionate about their fields of expertise.”
“I have attended several workshops in India, Italy, UK and Nigeria but this seems to be the best in terms of organization, sharing experiences and benefits derived.”
“Powerful, informative, empowering.”
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MM Inc. CEO Professor Ralph Christy named African Association of Agricultural Economists Fellow
From the website of the African Association of Agricultural Economists: “The 2010 African Association of Agricultural Economists Fellows were announced during the joint 3rd AAAE/48th A.E.A.S.A International conference held on September 19–23, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. 34 Agricultural Economics professionals from around the world, grouped as Emeritus, Current and International, who have distinguished themselves by their significant and unique contribution to the profession over the years…
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From the website of the African Association of Agricultural Economists: “The 2010 African Association of Agricultural Economists Fellows were announced during the joint 3rd AAAE/48th A.E.A.S.A International conference held on September 19–23, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. 34 Agricultural Economics professionals from around the world, grouped as Emeritus, Current and International, who have distinguished themselves by their significant and unique contribution to the profession over the years and championing the growth of the agricultural economics profession in Africa were announced by the outgoing President. A ceremony to fete and award them with certificates of recognition will be announced later.”