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September 11, 2013

Event: Myanmar Agribusiness Forum

Agriculture is the most important sector of Myanmar's economy. It makes up 58 percent of the GDP, 48 percent of exports and employs 70 percent of the nation's population. However, Myanmar agriculture is in need of modernisation and productivity improvement. In particular, there is great potential for large-scale cultivation of many agricultural commodities. 

Focusing on Myanmar's rice, sugar, pulses & beans, palm oil and rubber industries, Myanmar Agribusiness Forum is your one-stop shop to explore agribusiness opportunities in Myanmar.

According to reports of the Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration under the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, a total of 32 countries will invest over US$42,496 million in Myanmar by the end of May this year.

The Myanmar Agribusiness Forum will evaluate the trade and investment potential in key agriculture commodities and showcase upcoming projects and partnership opportunities. Particular emphasis will be placed on networking to help participants identify potential venture partners.  

Who will you meet?
With a cocktail networking function, the Forum offers a guaranteed presence of Myanmar's leading producers from rice, sugar, pulses & beans, rubber and palm oil sectors, plus association leaders and government officials. 

 There are also two value added workshops scheduled:

 - Contract farming - methods and experiences, Dr JP Verbiest, Asian Development Bank Institute
 - Due diligence for investment in Myanmar Agribusiness, Jovi Sweet, PwC Singapore

Myanmar Agribusiness Forum takes place from October 8-11, 2013 in Yangon, Myanmar, Southeast Asia.

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