Access to finance remains a key challenge for potential and operating SMEs. The guide presents potential sources for SME Financing in terms of Equity financing, Debt financing and Grant financing. It provides the potential financial options inclu...
As anyone working with smallholder farmers knows, two of the biggest challenges are getting farmers to commit to Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and securing sources of sustainable micro-finance.
AgDevCo is a specialist investor in African agriculture. We invest to grow sustainable and impactful agribusiness but provide so much more than just capital; we are long-term partners for growth and impact.
Conflict remains a major driver of poverty in Africa. Conflicts and political instability in the region have been increasing recently and are drawing more attention in public discourse.
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This framework addresses these gaps, providing a more nuanced assessment of resilience in agrifood sectors.
This study evaluated effective communication as a key to agribusiness management and sustainable development in Nigeria.
Digital tools can also play a crucial role in addressing postharvest losses by providing real-time monitoring and management of storage conditions, helping farmers optimize storage to reduce spoilage and wastage.
The support given to women can help break the cycles of poverty that are primarily in feed rural areas, which encourages the expansion of slums.
This policy report addresses the critical issue of soil acidity in the East African Community (EAC) and provides actionable recommendations for EAC partner states, the EAC Secretariat, and other relevant stakeholders.
Transformative rural smallholder agriculture addressing biophysical constraints requires farmer-led innovations for increased technology adoption.
Cassava is an important food crop in western Kenya, yet its production is challenged by pests and diseases that require routine monitoring to guide development and deployment of control strategies.