The “Advancing Food Manufacturing for Women-Owned Agribusinesses Through Technology” program was a transformative initiative addressing Zimbabwe’s critical post-harvest loss issue. This loss, which significantly threatens food and nutrition security, has been particularly detrimental to small-scale farmers, who comprise 70 percent of the population in communal lands. Our program, held from February 11 to February 16, 2024, in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, provided a pivotal platform for empowering women farmers and food entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to enhance food security and economic development in the agro-processing sector.
A transformative masterclass uniting the Zimbabwean business community with African-American tech experts on fostering economic growth through digitalization and collaborative entrepreneurship.
Our training workshop, marked the transition from theory to practical application. The day’s first site tour took place at the Chinhoyi University of Technology Innovation Hub, a beacon for innovation and entrepreneurial development. It functions as more than just a structure; it is an integral part of fostering industrialization in line with the national economy.
Participants received training on various agro-processing techniques that can be applied to their agricultural produce to add value and extend its shelf life.
