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This last quarter I was privileged to take part in an interesting industry event. the Agrifin Learning Event whose theme was - Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems: Enhancing Collaboration to Scale Digital  Solutions Here are some of my observations: 1.Small-scale food producers (small holder farmers) are pivotal to ensuring food security and sustainable economic growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa 2.Despite their contribution to economies across the region, small holder farmers continue to face systemic constraints, including limited access to inputs, information, finance, and market linkages 3.Women, who account for circa 70% of all small-scale production in Sub-Saharan Africa receive limited tailored support, constraining their productive potential 4.The growth of digital technologies provides a viable way to build producers' resilience by providing solutions such as capacity building and strengthened linkages with input and output markets, as well as business development services like insurance. The ALE brought together stakeholders who are focused on leveraging digital technology, to share solutions that improve food producers’ productivity and livelihood. What is your role as an individual? The journey to change our ecosystem is a collective exercise which needs intentional collaboration. #AGRIFIN2023# #foodsecurity #climateaction #finance #digitalbusinesstransformation #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #collaboration #partnerecosystem

🌽Today, the African Union is launching the 4th CAADP Biennial Review Report and the Post-Malabo Roadmap as part of continental commitments to eradicate extreme hunger in our continent. 🐠There are several interlink challenges, such as conflicts, health, etc, that have prevented African countries from achieving food security commitments. In addition, climate change has added to the complexity of attaining the same. 🥬It was noted that, on average, African countries scored 2.9 out of 10 in eradicating hunger, which calls for increasing efforts to achieve the Malabo commitment. 🧅The seven Malabo commitments include: Upholding the CAADP principles and values; enhancing investment in agriculture; ending hunger and halving poverty by 2025; boosting intra-African agricultural trade; enhancing resilience to climate variability; and strengthening mutual accountability. 🥦H.E Commissioner Sacko echoed that the #CAADP review process is a powerful tool for #advocacy, allowing member states to learn from each other. The report is also the means for measuring commitments and accountability by member states. 🍎The reports contain several recommendations to improve performance in future words. ⛈ The upcoming Post Malabo process under research and analysis will further focus on #climatechange and #mitigation 💲 Partners commended the excellent work AU and called for an inclusive participation process in the upcoming operations. 🍋For more information about the African Agriculture Transformation Scorecard, visit: https://lnkd.in/eHV3EdQx AUDA NEPAD African Union International Women's Day 2024 Green Climate Fund International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Estherine Fotabong

Big announcement 🔊 The Sustainable Farming for a Climate Resilient Livelihood of Cocoa Farmers in Uganda Project with funding from Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development has been extended until 2027! Building on the past one year of implementing the pilot for phase A of the project, Solidaridad and other project partners will continue to address the environmental, social, and governance corporate social responsibility risks in the cocoa value chain in Uganda. In this implementation partnership, Solidaridad will use its gender expertise to implement gender-transformative methodologies that will impact 600 cocoa farmers including but not limited to women and youths' living income and cocoa yields. In addition, Solidaridad will lead in rolling out the Village Saving and Loans Association(VSLA) to boost farmers' access to finance while simultaneously promoting the development of cocoa agroforestry agricultural methods for climate adaptation and mitigation. The extension comes at a time when cocoa production in Uganda has increased, with the value of formal exports growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3 percent ($54.2m to $105.8m) between 2017 and 2021. Solidaridad East and Central Africa's Regional Business Development and Partnership Engagement Manager, Molly Kwamah, reflected on the new extension saying, "The Uganda cocoa sector is still very fresh yet a promising value chain that requires sustainable interventions to improve socio-economic well-being of the cocoa smallholder farmers. The project is therefore coming on time as it seeks to promote social inclusion and economic empowerment for the stakeholders in this commodity." #Uganda #ProjectExtension #CocoaFarming #Farmers #Partnerships #Agriculture #MarketAccess #SupplyChain SanoRice Holding B.V. | Icam Cioccolato

Enhancing incomes of smallholder Farmers through reduction in post-harvest losses. It is one thing having the world 🌍 talk about enhancing the incomes of small holder farmers and another thing acting on specific activities, one day at a time that contributes to the major goal. The reason why I am super excited that Chamber of Women in Agribusiness (CHAWA) GHANA 🇬🇭 in its own way is taking advantage of digital technology to create market opportunities as well as building the capacity of its network to appreciate the importance of taking their work serious 🧐 in other to be very efficient even as small holder farmers or perhaps 💡💡💡💡move from just being referred to as smallholder farmers to atleast a medium scale enterprise. Keep watching this post as we delve step by step on activities with our partners contributing to the efficiency of our smallholder farmers. We are in this together Miss Agriculture Ghana

Agribalance insights: Tanzanian government has implemented various initiatives to support agricultural development, including investment in infrastructure, extension services, and agricultural research. Programs such as Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) aiming to modernize the sector and enhance productivity. Access to markets remains a challenge for many smallholder farmers in Tanzania. Improving transportation infrastructure and market linkages is essential to ensure farmers can sell their produce at fair prices and access inputs efficiently. CRDB Bank Foundation Tccia Mbeya FAO World Food Programme USAID/Feed the Future Uganda Strategic Investments Activity UNDP Tanzania

🌍 Unlocking Africa's $1 trillion food economy by 2030 requires catalyzing global development funds and harnessing sustainable technology. 🌾 Innovative solutions like solar-powered refrigeration and e-procurement platforms are key to this transformation. 🚜💡 With over 20% of Africa's population facing undernourishment, we must strategically invest in addressing infrastructure and logistical challenges. 🛤️ 📦 Early-stage financing for tech platforms and SMEs is crucial to drive innovation and growth. 💼💪 Collaboration among governments, NGOs, and financial institutions is essential to provide Agri-SMEs with the tools and financing they need to thrive. By adopting digital platforms and climate-smart farming, we can empower farmers and enhance food security across the continent. 📱🌱 ⬇ Work with CYNK🌍 to unlock Africa's agricultural potential⬇ https://lnkd.in/dSv6biBT #GlobalCooperation #SustainableDevelopment #FoodSecurity #Africa #TechnologyInAgriculture #ClimateSmartFarming #DigitalEmpowerment #AgriSMEs #SolarPower #Innovation #EarlyStageFinancing #SustainableGrowth #InclusiveEconomy Makhmud Shaumarov, Huda M. Alsahi, Emilio Hernandez-Hernandez, Miguel Montoute, Federico Fumagalli, Sam Davies, SUSAN ADONGO, Constance Sekete, Tommaso Vicario, APHRODICE Mutangana, Marlynne Hopper, Dandan Xu, MBA, MSPM, Leslie Amoroso, Carolina Marques, Elvis Kuudaar, Matthew Wilson, Arfan Uzzaman, Chiamaka Adinnu, Armand Evers, PhD, Bipin Pokharel, Arbab Ghulam Qadir, PhD, Sofiane Mahjoub, Tom Pesek, Piera Tortora, Hannelore Beerlandt, Antoin Fares, MBA, PMP, CPSM, Gul Nabi Khan, Mael Thibaut, Pascal Martinez, Julio Cesar Worman, Jana Stankova, Milos Milovanovic, Matthieu Rouviere, Stefania Giusti, Nvard Loryan, Liban Mohamed, MES, Jean-Christophe Duchier, Anna Kanshieva, Ph.D., Maria Pagura.

Advancing Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Focus on SDG 2 As Nigeria charts its course towards sustainable development, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture stand out as crucial objectives encapsulated in Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2). With a burgeoning population and various socio-economic challenges, addressing food insecurity and enhancing agricultural sustainability are paramount for Nigeria's progress. Despite its vast agricultural potential, Nigeria still grapples with food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty. Rapid urbanization, climate change, inefficient agricultural practices, and inadequate infrastructure pose significant challenges to achieving SDG 2. However, amidst these challenges lie opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and transformative change. Investing in modern agricultural techniques, such as precision farming, sustainable land management, and climate-smart agriculture, can boost productivity while minimizing environmental degradation. Leveraging technology, including drones for crop monitoring, mobile applications for market access, and digital platforms for agricultural extension services, can empower farmers and improve yields. Furthermore, promoting inclusive policies that prioritize smallholder farmers, women, and youth is essential for equitable agricultural development. Enhancing access to finance, agricultural inputs, and market linkages can unlock the potential of these marginalized groups, fostering economic growth and reducing poverty. Collaboration between the government, private sector, civil society, and international partners is paramount for achieving SDG 2. By fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, sharing knowledge, and mobilizing resources, Nigeria can accelerate progress towards food security, rural development, and sustainable agriculture. Moreover, addressing the root causes of food insecurity, such as poverty, inequality, and conflict, is vital for achieving lasting change. Investing in education, healthcare, social protection, and peace-building initiatives can create an enabling environment for sustainable development, where all Nigerians have the opportunity to thrive. In conclusion, SDG 2 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Nigeria to transform its agricultural sector, eradicate hunger, and build a more prosperous and resilient nation. By embracing innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, Nigeria can realize the vision of a future where every citizen has access to nutritious food, and agriculture serves as a driver of sustainable development. Together, let us work towards a hunger-free and prosperous Nigeria for generations to come. #SDG2 #ZeroHunger #SustainableAgriculture #Nigeria #GlobalGoals

Today speaking in #IBMA2024 in Kigali Convention Center KCC on transforming Agricultural Business to Foster Prosperity in Rural Communities. Sharing experience of #Rwanda on how rural communities are benefiting from local innovative #Agribusiness finance schemes. Deep investigating Africa’s Path to Success. An In-depth Look at the Journey, with compelling case studies, partnering for achieving sustainable #agribusiness and #ruraldevelopment the discussion unpacked the different enablers for sustainable and inclusive agribusiness, focusing on multi-stakeholder partnerships. The touch was on the nexus between transforming the agribusiness sector and #ruraldevelopment, emphasizing the need to grow an agribusiness that improves rural communities’ #qualityoflife and #economic well-being.

#FollowFriday feature: pioneering agrifinance in Africa As the world grapples with a d𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, Africa faces unique challenges and opportunities. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, productivity could be significantly enhanced by 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. With advancements in 𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, we can 𝗱𝗲-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵-𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This could be a pivotal moment for financial institutions to broaden agrifinance support. Join this week's spotlighted leaders #AFIS2023 attendees who are at the helm of innovation, operational excellence, and strategic development: 🔹 Riadh Naouar - Guiding financial strategies in Africa's upstream advisory at IFC - International Finance Corporation, Riadh is a key player in addressing the financing challenges of the agricultural sector. 🔸 Ridha MEFTAH - At EY consulting Tunisia, Ridha harnesses the power of consultancy to 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 🔹 Mahmoud Bah - Through his operational leadership at Corus International, Mahmoud is pivotal in 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗽. 🔸 Hamza Rkha Chaham - Hamza co-founded SOWIT, betting on agtech to 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 in the same way mobile money revolutionized financial inclusion. 🔹 Temiloluwa Okeowo (nee Olowu) - As General Counsel for Babban Gona, Temiloluwa advocates for 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Connect with these leaders to dive deeper into the prospects of 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and its role in 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. #Agrifinance #FoodSecurity #Innovation #Agtech #Afis #AfricaFinance

#SouthSouthSummit Ethiopia has the largest cattle population in Africa but still imports dairy products to satisfy its local demand The #problem: 🔹Traditional milking methods & lack of cold storage hurt milk quality. 🔹Manual butter churning takes hours, reducing profits. 🔹Feed scarcity limits milk production. The potential #solution: #SolarPower 🔹Solar milking machines improve milk quality & save time. 🔹Solar cold storage reduces spoilage & increases revenue. 🔹Solar butter churns work faster & reduce labor. 🔹Solar-powered hydroponics provides extra feed for higher milk yield. Join the #dialogue and #explore the potential #impact of #DRE (Decentralised Renewable Energy) #solutions at the upcoming Global South-South Summit on 22-23 May 2024, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Know more about Global South-South Summit and register here: https://lnkd.in/g8KrfS5Y ClimateWorks Foundation The Lemelson Foundation Mott Foundation SNV International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) GOGLA SELCO Foundation Sun-Connect News #SolarPower #Ethiopia #eventalert #registrations #reshare #followformore #sdg1 #dairy