The 2nd Agribusiness Forum seeks to deepen partnerships to promote specific public–private partnerships to boost local production and value addition," said Michael Hailu, the Director of CTA. "The active engagement of the private sector is critical for the transformation of the agrifood sector in the Pacific to address major challenges of food security, nutrition and climate change resilience."

As well as looking at the most successful business models that improve market access, local income generation and regional trade between agriculture and fisheries, the 2nd Forum will focus on linking agriculture, nutrition and health and the promotion of healthy local food. The 3-day meeting will consider what strategies and specific actions are needed to develop well organised, integrated and competitive value chains in the agrifood sector, including skills and capacity development, finance and policies.