África: The 2016 African Potato Association Meeting to Take Place in Ethiopia

The conference will run from October 9th to 13th, 2016 in Addis Ababa at the ECA Conference Center.

Close to 200 participants including researchers, development practitioners, policy-makers and entrepreneurs are expected to attend the conference to exchange knowledge and experiences on potato and sweetpotato.

Local and international private sector representatives will have the opportunity to explore potential investment opportunities in potato and sweetpotato-based agribusinesses. The APA Conference will provide room for researchers to present their latest findings, organize panel discussions with relevant stakeholders and to strengthen cooperation in the sector to continue to grow the potato and sweetpotato success story in Africa.

In particular, the APA 2016 Triennial Conference will be an opportunity to reflect on Ethiopian experiences and achievements in the potato and sweet potato sector.

After the 4-day conference, participants will be invited to participate in field visits to selected locations in the country to see potato and sweetpotato initiatives and their impact on the ground. Participants will also appreciate their share of the richness, beauty and history of Ethiopia during these trips.

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