Agribusiness incubation and acceleration landscape in Africa
This report aims at providing an overview of the agribusiness incubation and acceleration landscape in Africa. The study is a joint effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Agripreneurship Alliance.
Green finance as a critical lever for delivering sustainable agrifood systems – A global landscape study
Green finance is a critical trigger for this lever in order to meet the globally committed investments in achieving the SDGs, and it is one of the most important levers for promoting sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. Providing environmental benefits through social governance is a function that high-potential, green financial services can play.
Alignment of Development Banking with Major Global Initiatives and Agreements Relevant to Latin America and the Caribbean
This document presents the main ideas, proposals and results of the Fourth Meeting of chief economists of Latin American and Caribbean Development Finance Institutions, which included the following thematic panels: Alignment with initiatives and objectives.
Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity Across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027
The Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027 reflects experiences gained from the implementation of the 2021–2023 Action Plan.
Response to the New Global Scenario: Agricultural Development and Sustainable and Inclusive Food Systems
The current environment creates new challenges. Changes have accelerated and the
traditional risks in the agricultural sector, such as the lack of information, high transaction
costs, geographic scattering and seasonal nature have become more pronounced. This document summarizes the topics presented at the 7th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance.
Effectiveness & Efficiency of Business Development Services (BDS) for Agri-SMEs
ISF Advisors created this report to help identify and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business development services (BDS) tools and methodologies provided to agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (agri-SMEs). This report presents our findings from an extensive desk review of existing research, an analysis of data collected from 15 BDS provider case studies, and interviews/learning sessions with stakeholders in the space.
AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAINS AND TRANSFORMATION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: OPPORTUNITIES STEMMING FROM THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA
Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy, and a major source of income in African countries (African Development Bank (AfDB), 2016). Fifty-five per cent of jobs in Africa are in the agricultural sector, which generates more than 70 per cent of the income of those living in poverty. However, outdated agricultural practices, the agricultural sector’s vulnerability to climate change and variability, and the continent’s high levels of subsistence farming continue to undermine agricultural productivity. Boosting productivity, which could help address many of the continent’s socioeconomic challenges, including unemployment, entrenched poverty and food insecurity, was therefore identified as a priority area in Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, of the African Union.
Scaling Private Sector Climate Finance in the MENA Region
The global effort to fight climate change as well as the need to adapt and build resilience to the changing climate (climate adaptation) pose a set of challenges and opportunities for financial institutions in the MENA region. UNEPFI underwent a consultation process with member banks in the MENA region regarding climate finance in general and opportunities to provide support in scaling private sector finance for climate action in the region.
Agricultural Value Chain Finance Innovations and Lessons
This book documents key aspects and lessons from best practice cases for training and learning. Using site visits to document the information, the 22 practical case studies and examples were developed across Africa to portray across a diverse set of experiences that address different aspects of applying agricultural financing using a value chain approach.