In collaboration with the International MBA in Agribusiness Network (AGRIMBA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will hold a workshop on “Enhancing efficiency and inclusiveness of agri-food chains in Eastern Europe and Central Asia”. The workshop will be implemented as part of the programme of the International AgriMBA Congress, “Smart Agribusiness for the Society of Tomorrow“.

As the food and agricultural systems are changing in unprecedented ways, the issues of efficiency and inclusiveness of food and agriculture systems are becoming increasingly important. These changes are driven by, inter alia, increases in incomes, changing technologies, globalization, retailer demand for higher volumes of consistent and reliable products, bio-energy demand and changing demographics, including higher urbanization and the growing number of women in the workforce. This underscores the need for policies and strategies that, while promoting the desirable development outcomes, take into account issues of efficiency, equity, sustainability and inclusiveness.