Bank of Kigali commits Sh17.9 billion to support farmers and agribusinesses in Rwanda and...
The Bank of Kigali has committed to providing Sh17.9 billion worth of loans to farmers and businesses across the agricultural value chain.
A portion of...
East African Business Council launches campaign to promote contract farming in the region to...
The East African Business Council (EABC) is teaming up with the governments and the East African Community to launch a campaign to promote Contract...
How Kenyan cooperative is pointing farmers, artisans to international markets
In Kenya, cooperatives have been there since independence contributing immensely to the country's foreign exchange earnings through exports.
Today, the vibrant and dynamic cooperative movements...
Effective and Sustainable Financing, Key to Improving Africa’s Nutrition Status
Joint Op-ed by: Chimimba David Phiri, FAO Subregional Coordinator & Representative to the AUC and UNECA;Sara Mbago-Bhunu, IFAD Regional Director for East and Southern...
$400 billion needed per year while doing nothing could cost $12 trillion
Following recent news that the fight against hunger has stalled, a gathering of global leaders taking stock of progress made in transforming food systems...
Madagascar: Boost for farmers, fishers and food security with €20 million European Investment Bank...
An EIB (https://www.EIB.org) loan of €20 million for Sahanala, a social enterprise working in agriculture and fishing in Madagascar, aims to increase sustainable food production for...
Agriprenuers are overcoming challenges and creating jobs
Agricultural entrepreneurship benefits communities because it increases food security, generates jobs, and boosts the local economy. We look at how two small businesses Mocheudi...
New Zealand contributes US$3.57 million to IFAD to enhance resilience of Pacific island communities...
The International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government of New Zealand signed a NZD 5.75 million (USD 3.57 million) agreement to support Pacific...
Tanzanian President meets African Development Bank to advance post-Dakar 2 Africa Food Summit agricultural...
President Hassan thanked the Bank for organizing the Dakar 2 summit, calling the institution a “dependable partner” for assisting Tanzania with its development goals...
South Korea’s “K-Ricebelt Project” initiative to help boost rice production in 8 African nations
South Korea is set to sign an agreement this week with eight African countries to help boost rice production in a bid to reduce...