THEME:MILLING FOR NUTRITION!
Welcome to Zambia’s First ever Women in Milling and Grain Processing Forum 2025 under the theme Milling for Nutrition.
Women play a critical role in the milling and grain processing sector, particularly in many developing regions where they contribute significantly to food production, household nutrition, and micro economies.
Despite their vital contributions, women in this sector often face challenges such as limited access to technology, training, markets, and policy support.
Grain milling is not just a business activity; it has direct implications on nutrition and food security. Proper milling techniques can help retain essential nutrients in grains, improve food quality, and ensure the availability of nutritious products for families and communities. Empowering women millers with knowledge, skills, and tools is thus pivotal in promoting better nutrition outcomes.
FORUM CORE VALUES
- To create a platform for women involved in milling and grain processing to share experiences, challenges, and innovations.
- To highlight the critical link between milling practices and nutrition outcomes.
- To promote gender-inclusive policies and programs that support women millers.
- To build capacity among women millers on improved milling techniques that enhance nutrient retention.
- To encourage collaboration between women millers, nutrition experts, policymakers, and development partners.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
- The role of women in grain milling and food security.
- Nutritional impact of milling practices.
- Technology and innovation for improved grain processing – accessing equipment.
- Market access and value addition for women-led milling enterprises, accessing finance.
- Policy frameworks supporting women in the milling sector, the role of government,regulating agencies and NGOs in policy development.
- Capacity building and training opportunities – Building collaborative networks.
WHO IS COMING?
- Women millers and grain processors.
- Nutritionists and food technologists.
- Agricultural extension workers.
- Policymakers and government officials.
- NGOs and development agencies working in agriculture and nutrition.
- Private sector actors and technical advisors
- Equipment manufacturers, micro ingredient suppliers.
WHEN ?
The event is scheduled for 8th & 9th October,2025
TIME : 08:00 -16:00HRS
WHERE
KENNETH KAUNDA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER LUSAKA ZAMBIA
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