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Technology offers the opportunity to transform the fundamentals of agriculture in Africa. From drone-based farming support to tech-driven supply chain finance platforms, innovative business models promise to significantly enhance the productivity, competitiveness, and climate resilience of African food production. How can the financial sector play a catalytic role in this process? With agriculture representing at least 20 percent of African GDP and 60 percent of jobs, there is no time to lose.
Key points
- What innovations are financial institutions implementing to tailor financial products for agriculture?
- How can partnerships between FIs, AgTechs and insurers be structured to scale access to inputs and services for smallholder farmers?
- How can funded and unfunded facilities from development partners catalyze private sector lending to agriculture in Africa?