The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will hold a National Agriculture Investment Summit in Islamabad on February 3. The event aims to highlight practical investment opportunities in Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
The one-day summit will be organized in collaboration with the government. It will focus on high-potential commodities, especially the dairy and olive sectors. These areas have been identified as promising for growth and value addition.
The summit will bring together government officials, development partners, investors, financial institutions, agribusiness companies, and farmers. Through this platform, stakeholders will exchange ideas and explore partnership opportunities.
The event builds on FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative. This initiative is a country-driven framework that supports agrifood system transformation. It aligns investment opportunities with national development priorities.
Under this initiative, FAO supports the identification of high-potential commodities and strategic infrastructure needs. These efforts aim to improve food security, strengthen climate resilience, and reduce rural poverty.
The summit will function as a matchmaking platform. It will connect producers, agribusiness firms, startups, investors, commercial banks, and public institutions. As a result, collaboration across the agriculture value chain will be encouraged.
Moreover, expert panels and stakeholder dialogues will examine key investment challenges. These include policy gaps, regulatory hurdles, financing limitations, and infrastructure constraints. Identifying these issues will help guide future investment decisions.
FAO officials stated that the summit will help increase investor awareness and confidence. Pakistan’s agriculture sector offers untapped potential, particularly in value-added and export-oriented commodities.
Climate-smart and inclusive agribusiness models will also be discussed during the summit. Scalable innovations from startups, smallholders, and agri-tech initiatives will be highlighted. These models align with sustainability and long-term development goals.
Overall, the summit represents a strategic effort to mobilize public and private investment. By addressing bottlenecks and promoting collaboration, it aims to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural economy and rural livelihoods.
