Virtual Policy Dialogue: Creating Inclusive Food Markets by Linking Certification and Finance

Join us on Monday, September 7, 2020, at 11:00 CAT/CEST for a virtual policy dialogue about sustainability certification and access to finance for agricultural producers in Africa, with a focus on the least-developed countries.

This event features key actors, including financial service providers, government representatives, producers, and the standards community.

Topics for discussion:

• Best practices from selected innovative investment cases of African certified agricultural producers
• Investor requirements, risks, and opportunities to extend financing to sustainable agricultural producers
• Leveraging certification to mitigate financial risk and to build farmer resilience

Registration is required.

Confirmed speakers:

• Mr. Tomas de la Serna (Incofin)
• Mr. Wanjohi Ndagu (Pearl Capital Partners, Yield Uganda Fund)
• Mr. Andre Ndikumana (National Agricultural Export Development Board)
• Mr. Jean Aime Niyonkuru (Sustainable Growers)
• Mr. Rohith Peiris (Sorwathe Ltd)
• Ms. Oriane Pledran (Moringa Fund)

This Partner Event of the AGRF Virtual Summit 2020 is organized by the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD).