The and the will jointly host a high-level conference to discuss ways of enhancing smallholder farmers’ access to financial resources, investment opportunities, market infrastructure, capacity- building initiatives, and sustainable agricultural practices.
President is among guests expected at the two-day meeting that is slated to be held on 17th and 18th of March 2025 at a hotel in Nairobi.
Small-scale farmers contribute over 70% of Africa’s food production and supports the livelihoods of millions of rural households.
The conference is expected to come up with practical ways of easing their access to financing, so that they may produce more towards Africa’s food security.
Although, the African Development Bank and other development partners support African governments and large agricultural companies, critical players supporting smallholder farmers— seed and fertilizer companies, agtech and fintech firms, microfinance institutions, off-takers, aggregators, and advisory service providers—struggle to tap affordable financing at suitable terms.
The conference brings together policymakers, research institutions, farmer associations, financial institutions, investors, development partners, civil society organizations, non- governmental organizations, agribusiness leaders, and technology providers.
Key focus areas
PAFO represents more than 80 million African farmers integrated into nearly 73 national organizations, including unions, federations, cooperatives, and associations. It is recognized as the representative body of African farmers’ organizations at the highest continental level.
