MAPPING AGRIBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MENA
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This report by The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies examines the opportunities and challenges for agribusiness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Despite political instability, the region offers favorable conditions for investment, with a large population and increasing demand for food. The report assesses market potential, business climate, natural resources, security, infrastructure, and education in MENA countries to identify investment opportunities for Western agribusinesses.
Key Insights
- The MENA region offers favorable conditions for agribusiness investment due to a large population, rising incomes, and increasing food demand.
- Western agribusinesses can leverage advanced technologies to address challenges like water scarcity and climate change in the region.
- Egypt presents significant market potential but faces challenges related to poverty, low consumer spending habits, and a fragile economic growth.
- Saudi Arabia offers a growing market for agribusiness with a favorable business climate, but challenges remain in terms of water scarcity, security, and inequality.
- Investments in agriculture and food processing in Saudi Arabia can lead to inclusive growth, economic development, and social progress.
Download here: https://hcss.nl/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HCSS_Mapping_The_MENA.pdf
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