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

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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.

Moderator:

– Carolyne Sigei, Senior Impact Finance Manager, Rabo Rural Fund, Kenya

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

 

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?