Webinar

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

What are the financial models, policies, and mechanisms that enable sustainable and resilient agricultural production?

September 7, 2020 11:00 am - 12:45 pm CAT/CEST

(Open to public)

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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).

Webinar details

Topic
Standards and Value Chains
Project
State of Sustainability Initiatives
Impact area
Nature