HAPPY FESTIVES!

AFRACA is excited to support the 8th AAE & FLIP Expo on 19th-20th Feb 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya! Don’t miss a chance to network, learn, and discover agri-tech & financial inclusion trends. Register now for a FREE pass: africa-agriexpo.com/attendee-regis… #AAEExpo2025 #AFRACA

Join FAO’s webinar: Rural Finance Labs – Empowering Rural Youth through Financial Services 📅 30th Jan 2025 ⏰ 15:00-16:15 Rome Time 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gmNF3Q 💡 Topics: -Barriers to financial inclusion -Strategies for access -Empowering youth for growth

🌱 Exciting Opportunity for Innovators! AFRACA encourages eligible consortia to apply for the INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call for Local Innovation Hubs. 📅 Key Dates: December 23rd, 2024 - March 20th, 2025 Learn more and submit your application here: 🔗 lnkd.in/dMSVNkbf

AFRACA at the Agricultural Loan Classification Breakfast! Organized by AgriFinancing, this pre-FINAS 25 event emphasized: 1️⃣ Standardized taxonomies = better decisions & funding gap visibility 2️⃣ Collaboration & regulatory alignment are essential 3️⃣ Unlock concessional funding

#AFRACAPDBForum2025 KICKS OFF! Rethinking the role of Public Development Banks (PDBs) in transforming Africa’s food systems! What’s in focus? Tech-driven agri-finance solutions Fintech & AI in lending PDB reform & innovation Stay tuned for insights! #TechNovation #AgriFinance

Wrap-Up: AFRACA PDB & AITF Forums The PDB Forum explored AI-driven credit innovation, fintech partnerships & regulatory shifts to modernize agricultural finance. The AITF Forum focused on impact measurement, validating rural finance policies & strengthening data-driven strategies

8th World Congress on Rural & Agricultural Finance Planning Kick Off! Happening 27-31 Oct 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya, the Congress will bring together global leaders to drive financing solutions for resilient agrifood systems. Join as a sponsor, exhibitor, or delegate!

SAVE THE DATE! AFRACA International Study Tour on Agriculture Risk Sharing Policies & Schemes – April 7-11, 2025, Accra, Ghana. Join us to explore Ghana’s GIRSAL model, engage with experts & visit agribusiness projects. Register now!

“Risk-sharing incentive mechanisms is the key to unlocking private sector capital in agricultural lending in Africa" Powerful insights from today's sessions at the AFRACA International Study Tour in Accra. Exploring how Ghana's GIRSAL model has revolutionized agricultural lending

📢 #ALIDE55 🌾🌍 | Thomas Essel, Secretary General of AFRACA Secretariat, highlighted the urgent need to improve access to finance for rural and agricultural producers. Strengthening these ecosystems is essential to ensure food security and resilience across regions. 💡🤝

AFRACA Secretary General, Thomas T. Essel presented at @ALIDE's 55th General Assembly in Santo Domingo (May 12-14), highlighting our upcoming 8th World Congress on Rural & Agricultural Finance themed "Building Resilient Local Agrifood Systems" in Mombasa, Kenya (Oct 27-31, 2025).

Ready to dive into Africa's Blue Economy opportunities? Join our 2025 training workshop and explore sustainable marine investments that are reshaping our continent's future. Limited spots! Register at: [email protected] #BlueEconomy2025 #AFRACATraining #FISH4ACP

Join the CAFI-SSF webinar talk series on Harmonizing credit reporting system for Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Aquaculture Activities on Friday 27 June, 2025 @ 7.00 am (GMT) Access Zoom registration link below: lnkd.in/e6Ca4ZZG

AFRACA/CIAT embedded internship programme (Aug 4-7) brought together representatives from AFC Kenya, Bank of Uganda, Kenya Women Microfinance Bank & Co-op Bank of Kenya at @ILRI_CGIAR campus, Nairobi. Empowering agri-lenders with climate resilience tools! #AFRACA #CIAT

We are delighted to announce that registrations are open for the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance scheduled to take place at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa Kenya, from the 27 - 31 October 2025. Visit the event website world-congress.afraca.org

AFRACA invites you to the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance, October 27-31, 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya. Experience five days of transformative learning and collaboration in the heart of East Africa. Secure your registration at world-congress.afraca.org

🌍 LIVE NOW: The 8th World Congress on Rural & Agricultural Finance in Mombasa, Kenya! Oct 27-31, 2025 📍 Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Theme: Building Resilient Local Agrifood Systems through Robust Financing & Policy #afraca2025 #WorldCongress2025 #ruralfinance

Official Announcement | New Secretary General of AFRACA The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ngo Bakang Anny Caroll as its new Secretary General.

Annonce Officielle | Nouvelle Secrétaire Générale de l’AFRACA L’Association Africaine du Crédit Rural et Agricole (AFRACA) a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Mme Ngo Bakang Anny Caroll en qualité de nouvelle Secrétaire Générale.