<p></p><p>The 3rd edition of the International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies of Cashew Processing (SIETTA) 2018 opens on November 8 at the Palace of Culture in Abidjan around the theme: '' Transformation of the cashew nut, a mine of opportunities for empowering African youth </p> <p>This international event, conceived as a platform for the exhibition, demonstration and sale of innovations in cashew processing as well as exchanges between national and international professionals in the sector, is under the patronage of the vice president. of the Republic, Daniel Kablan Duncan and the sponsorship of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly. </p><p>The organization of this show, like the two previous editions, aims to increase the local added value of cashew nuts by creating accessibility conditions for domestic and international investors in cashew processing equipment and technologies. . Through the organization of SIETTA, this will contribute to - Improve the productivity of companies - Facilitate the assembly of financial files and the acquisition of equipment and processing technologies - Promote the installation of equipment manufacturers in Côte d'Ivoire - Offer investment opportunities to foreign decision-makers - Offer companies profitability conditions for their processing units - Create business links between value chain actors - Improve management conditions and increase profitability Mastery of the value chain - Generate interest from the general public and the national and international press for cashew products. </p><p>After around 4,500 visitors to the first edition of SIETTA and 12,000 visitors to the second, approximately 15,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors from some 20 countries are expected at the third edition of SIETTA. In addition to the meeting of the ComCashew (Competitive African Cashew) Board of Directors, which is held on the eve of each edition, the SIETTA 2018 will have the distinction of being coupled with the 3rd Council of Ministers of the International Cashew Council (CICC). ) and the Annual Conference of the African Cashew Alliance (ACA). Also, the 3rd edition of SIETTA will be co-organized with ACA and ComCashew in partnership with many national and international structures, both public and private. </p><p>In addition to the official opening and closing ceremonies and the CICC Council of Ministers' meeting, SIETTA 2018 will be furnished with exhibitions, demonstrations and sales of equipment, products and services - a plenary session ACA conference - workshops , communication and conference-debates - B2B meetings - cultural and artistic activities - visits to tourist sites - learning visits - and a Gala dinner. The SIETTA will last from November 8 to 10.<br></p><p></p>