The Investment Forum 2023, the crux of the Initiative's partnership-building effort, provides a platform for national authorities to present investment opportunities to investors, multilateral development banks, the private sector and donors, with a focus on investment potential on national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities.
For countries, long-term finance in public investments is key for Hand-in-Hand's success. For multilateral development banks, their blended finance structures and risk-mitigating mechanisms can support private investors in the poorest, fragile countries, and help enhance their roles in participating countries. For investors, direct presentation of investment cases will enable them to directly engage with countries on investment opportunities.
Investment Plans and Opportunities
Haiti Investment Plans and Opportunities - 2023
Haiti's participation in this year's Investment Forum reaffirms its commitment in transforming the national agricultural landscape through investment opportunities for resilience and long-term development, with a specific focus on the South-East region. By targeting five selected communes, Haiti aims to drive transformative changes in agri-food systems and enhance agricultural productivity.
Guinea Bissau Investment Plans and Opportunities - 2023
The Hand in Hand Initiative for Guinea Bissau is closely aligned with the National Strategy for Poverty Reduction, through investments in four key value chains that will contribute to import bill reduction, job creation and will improve the availability of key nutritious commodities by adopting Climate resilient technologies and practices.
Dominican Republic Investment Plans and Opportunities - 2023
The Dominican Republic is making its inaugural participation in the Investment Forum this year, with a key focus on the consolidation of the Enriquillo Norte Agroindustrial Center. This initiative aligns with the country's three national priorities, which encompass the establishment of a special zone for comprehensive border development and the implementation of the Master Plan for the Pedernales Tourism Development Project. Additionally, the execution of the Border Zone Development Strategy is integral to the country's development objectives.
Vanuatu Investment Plans and Opportunities - 2023
Vanuatu's long-term planning framework, Vanuatu 2030 – the People's Plan, places agriculture and industry at the core of its development journey. The vision aims to increase sustainable agricultural and fisheries food production to ensure affordable and nutritious food access. These government priorities align closely with the principles of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiH), which seeks to eradicate poverty, end hunger and malnutrition, and reduce inequalities through a market-based approach.