USAID, feed-the-future Nigeria & stakeholders workshop Dr Ikechi Agbugba – Rivers State University
Description
This session explores critical strategic concepts for building resilient agribusiness models. We examine operational frameworks designed to navigate market disruptions and ensure food system stability. Dr. Ikechi Agbugba, a leading agribusiness researcher from Rivers State University, shares insights from a pivotal workshop.
His work highlights how stakeholders are architecting solutions for Sustainable Agribusiness & Food Systems. This is about understanding the foundational elements that allow businesses to thrive. It’s about how you Own your story in a changing landscape, moving From roots to relevance through strategic foresight and Legacy Building.
The central challenge addressed here is the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on agrifood small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These disruptions severely affected value chains, threatening food security and economic stability. Businesses faced unprecedented operational bottlenecks, demanding urgent strategic responses to maintain continuity and growth.
- Understanding the specific vulnerabilities of agrifood SME value chains to global disruptions.
- The critical role of multi-stakeholder collaboration, including international bodies and local initiatives, in building resilience.
- Developing adaptive strategies to mitigate economic and operational impacts on food systems during crises.
- Leveraging academic research and expert insights to inform practical business models and policy frameworks for sustainable growth.
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