< Go Back

Upcoming: Innovative Agri-Finance for Africa: Tech, Capital Access and Carbon Solutions

Join us in January for the “Innovative Agri-Finance for Africa: Tech, Capital Access and Carbon Solutions” webinar!

This webinar will examine key strategies to address financing gaps for smallholder farmers and agri-businesses by leveraging digital tools, improving financial inclusion, and scaling sustainable practices.

Discussions will include successful case studies on climate-resilient agriculture, market expansion, and integrating carbon markets into agriculture to drive both profitability and sustainability.Panelists (confirmed to date):

– Dr. Shailendra Mishra, Global Head of Sustainability within Olam Agri’s Food & Feed business, Singapore

– Wanjohi Ndagu, Co-Managing Partner, Pearl Capital Partners, Kenya

– Max Berkelmans, Investment Manager, Smallholder Agroforestry Finance B.V. (SAF), The Netherlands

– Jelena Erker, Associate Director – Food and Agribusiness, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), UK

Stay tuned to find out who our Moderator will be!

Topics for discussion: 

• Bridging the Financing Gap: What innovative approaches or models have proven most effective in increasing access to capital for smallholder farmers and agri-businesses? 

• Leveraging Technology and Data: How can digital tools and platforms be utilized to enhance credit assessments and improve financial inclusion for rural farmers? 

• Scaling Sustainable Agriculture: Featuring a successful case study where finance initiatives significantly impacted climate resilience and market expansion for farmers.
• Carbon Markets and Agri-Finance: What role do carbon markets play in the future of sustainable agriculture, and how can farmers benefit from carbon credit schemes? 

Attendees will gain insights on climate-resilient agriculture, market growth, and integrating carbon markets to boost agricultural profitability and sustainability, ultimately driving impactful industry change. 

About the author

VUKA Group
Staff Writer

VUKA Group

VUKA Group is a business with a purpose. We are deeply engrained in the fabric of Africa and the emerging industries therein. As the parent company of leading conferences and media publications in various industries across Africa, VUKA Group serves as the central hub for all key sectors. With 20 years of experience operating in the African market, VUKA Group has become an ...