Marrakech – Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), called for investment in Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) at the Africa Investment Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, on Wednesday. “We must end the export of raw agricultural commodities,” Adesina said. “It’s time for Africa to be a player in global food and agricultural value chains. “I call on you, the investment community here today, to take advantage of unprecedented opportunities in Africa’s increasingly dynamic and profitable food and agricultural sector,” AfDB President said. “Invest in the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) and be part of the new wealth of Africa.”

Source: Daily News Egypt November 08, 2023 20:12 UTC