FAO Pakistan convened the Hand-in-Hand National Agriculture Investment Summit for the olive and dairy sectors in Islamabad, bringing together policymakers, CEOs, COOs, investors and agribusiness leaders to accelerate bankable, climate-smart investments. The event focused on translating sectoral potential into investment-ready projects that can support sustainable and export-oriented growth across Pakistan.
The Olive Dairy Summit featured expert panels on both olive and dairy value chains, moderated by Ms. Amina Bajwa and Ms. Amy Heyman of FAO. National and international specialists discussed financing models, climate-resilient production techniques and pathways for scaling exports while reducing environmental impacts.
Presentations were delivered by key institutions including SIFC, ZTBL, SMEDA, PBOIT, TDAP and GCLI, highlighting opportunities for public‑private collaboration, technical assistance and market linkages. Speakers emphasized the importance of bankable project pipelines and investment platforms tailored to Pakistan’s agribusiness landscape.
More than 40 senior authorities and private sector leaders participated alongside representatives from the European Union, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and several diplomatic missions. The gathering enabled high-level dialogue on policy reforms, financing instruments and incentives needed to mobilize capital into olive and dairy enterprises.
An innovative exhibition ran alongside the sessions, showcasing agri‑tech solutions and business models aimed at improving productivity, traceability and market access. Organizers said the demonstration stalls helped connect technology providers with producers and investors seeking scalable, climate-smart approaches.
Organizers and attendees framed the summit as a strong step toward building sustainable, investment-ready and export-oriented olive and dairy sectors in Pakistan, with the Olive Dairy Summit acting as a platform to convert technical recommendations into actionable, bankable initiatives.
