On April 21st, 2010, IGD, the Hewlett Foundation, TransFarm Africa and the German Marshall Fund of the United States convened agricultural development experts and representatives from agribusiness companies to discuss barriers to investment in food insecure regions and opportunities to improve the investment climate. Companies represented included Bunge North America, Caterpillar, DuPont, FedEx, John Deere and Mars. An advisor to the President of Mali and the head of USAID in Mali also participated and gave a valuable African perspective. IGD will continue to work with U.S. and African business leaders to facilitate conversation and collect recommendations on food security.
