This article breaks down the practical models and mechanics behind those results: staged equity joint ventures that let European firms scale ownership as they learn local markets; revenue-sharing arrangements that encourage continuous tech transfer and local capacity building; and supply-chain resilience assessments that prioritize logistics redundancy, climate adaptation and supplier diversification over short-term cost savings. It also explains how enhanced due diligence that examines cultural fit, regulatory complexity and stakeholder dynamics materially improves investment outcomes.

This comprehensive six-week preview series sets the stage for the landmark Ibero-African Expo & Matchmaking in Abidjan—a unique platform uniting European and West African agribusinesses to tap into a $1 trillion market opportunity. Across six thematic episodes, you’ll learn how to harness diaspora networks for venture creation, structure cross-border investments with proven 23 % returns, and navigate bidirectional market access that drives hundreds of millions in trade. You’ll also uncover the secrets of successful technology transfers—like precision-farming systems that have tripled yields—alongside the regulatory, logistical, and partnership frameworks that transform small producers into major suppliers. Finally, we’ll tackle export challenges head-on, offering collaborative supply-chain solutions to overcome bottlenecks and post-harvest losses.