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Spotlight on Mozambique

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Spotlight on Mozambique

Welcome to the next event in the FAS Spotlight webinar series:  Spotlight on Mozambique.  This event will consist of a briefing by Laura Geller, FAS Senior Agricultural Attaché - Southern Africa and Almeida Zacarias, FAS Agricultural Specialist, Maputo, Mozambique as well as esteemed colleagues from U.S. Department of State and the Department of Commerce,  all based in Maputo, on the cultural, economic, political and trade policy environments in Mozambique as well as the array of USDA/FAS food assistance programming in the country.

Connect to webinar on MS Teams

They will be followed by Zelda Sharp of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) who will provide an overview on experiences conducting business in Mozambique.

The event will be hosted on MS Teams – simply click on the link provided in this invitation to attend.  The event will run one and half hours, with half an hour for question and answer.  A copy of the agenda is below.

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Guse directly at brian.guse@usda.gov.

10:00 a.m.   EDT        Welcome: Clay Hamilton, FAS Associate Administrator

                                             Introductions and Logistics: Moderator, Brian Guse, FAS Customer Engagement

10:15 a.m.  EDT        Mozambique USDA overview - Laura Geller, Senior Agricultural Attaché - Southern Africa /Almeida Zacarias, FAS Agricultural Specialist, Maputo, Mozambique

Cashew processing and trade - overview of sector and impact of trade restrictions on processors.

Food for Progress Activities

  • Cashews: Enhancing the value chain by supporting the cashew nut industry and addressing challenges within the value chain in the areas of production, utilization of inputs, finance, and marketing.
  • Bananas: Combating fusarium wilt (Panama disease) and banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) through a grant facility program that aims to strengthen the industry so that it can contain and control the spread of diseases.
  • Dairy: Enhancing the value chain by developing a more competitive dairy sector through training, expanding access to finance, inputs, agri-processors, and retailers.

McGovern-Dole School Feeding - USDA has two active programs, one in Nampula province and one in Maputo province.

10:30 a.m.    EDT       Mozambique Economic overview - ECON Officer, U.S. Embassy Maputo (Richard Kaufmann)
10:40 a.m.   EDT        Security & Extremists in Cabo Delgado – POL/ECON Officer, U.S. Embassy Maputo (Jillian Christie)
10:50 a.m.   EDT        Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project - FCS Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Maputo (Daniel Donato)
11:00 a.m.  EDT         Doing Business in Mozambique – Zelda Sharp, U.S. Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC)

11:15 a.m.  EDT         Q and A: Open Discussion – Moderator, Brian Guse, FAS Customer Engagement

11:55 a.m.   EDT        Review and Closing – Moderator, Brian Guse, FAS Customer Engagement

Photo by Kerrin Naude from unsplash.com

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This FAS Spotlight webinar on Mozambique offers a valuable opportunity for U.S. companies to gain insights into the cultural, geometry dash economic, political, and trade policy environments of this dynamic African nation. The event promises a comprehensive overview, featuring esteemed speakers from various U.S. government agencies and a private sector representative.

I am interested in learning more about the cultural, economic, political, and trade policy environments in Mozambique, as well as the USDA/FAS food assistance programming in the country. The agenda for the event looks comprehensive, covering various topics such as cashew processing and trade, bananas, dairy, time card calculator and school feeding programs.

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I am interested in learning more about the cultural, economic, political, and trade policy environments in Mozambique, as well as the USDA/FAS food assistance programming in the country.

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The FAS Spotlight webinar series is hosting its next event, which will focus on Mozambique. The event will include a briefing by Laura Geller, FAS Senior Agricultural Attaché - Southern Africa, and Almeida Zacarias, FAS Agricultural Specialist, Maputo, Mozambique, along with other colleagues from the U.S. melon playground

Mozambique is a country located in southeastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to the west, South Africa and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the east. The country has a population of over 31 million people and its capital and largest city is Maputo. Garten Of Banban

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