African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP)’s Post

With great pleasure, we wish to formally inform all our partners and stakeholders that the Trade Credit Guarantee is officially launched . We are looking forward to fostering an efficient and robust Agro-dealer value chain on the African continent. #HADC2024 #Fertilizer #foodsecurity

Day One of the HADC Conference in Kigali! Excited to witness our president and CEO Michael Sudarkasa alongside key partners from African Fertilizer and Financing Mechanism, USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA and the Director General, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board deliver insightful keynotes, setting the tone for an impactful HADC conference 2024. #HADC2024 #KigaliConference #Hubagrodealers

Day One of the HADC Conference in Kigali! Distinguished participants arriving at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda for the Inaugural African Hub Agro-Dealer Development Conference. It's truly inspiring to witness stakeholders from across the continent gathering here to propel agro-dealer development forward. One of the highlights of this year's conference is the official launch of the $40 million African Trade Credit Guarantee Program. This initiative holds immense promise for fostering trade and equiping agro-dealers with capacity to grow in Africa's agricultural sector. Moreover, we have an array of events lined up for the week: 1. The 2nd Annual Hub Agro-dealer of the Year Award ceremony promises to honor excellence and innovation in the field. 2. We're thrilled to host a special "Women in Inputs" breakfast, celebrating the invaluable contributions of women in the agribusiness space. 3. Similarly, our "Youth in Inputs" breakfast aims to empower and uplift the next generation of agricultural leaders in the agri-input space 4. For participants, we're organizing masterclasses on a variety of topics including plant nutrition, innovative extension services, soil health practices, cooling and mechanization services, solar-powered irrigation, enhanced seed production, and trade. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this journey to harness the immense potential of agrodelars on the African continent. #HADC2024 #HADCConference #AFAP

The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) would like to extend this formal invitation to you to attend the inaugural African Hub Agro-Dealer Development Conference (HADC), taking place from 4-7 June 2024, at the Kigali Marriott Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. This four-day event will include three days of intensive conferencing followed by a visit to the new Rwanda Fertilizer Company blending plant, (a partnership between OCP and the Government of Rwanda). The conference will focus on increasing financing flows in the African fertilizer value chain, a key theme from the recent African Union African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. Significant highlights of the event will be the hosting of the 2nd annual Hub Agro-Dealer of the Year Award (HAYA); the launch of the African Trade Credit Guarantee Program (ATCGP); a series of parallel dynamic Masterclasses designed to explore the latest advancements and best practices in agricultural innovation and sustainability; and special breakfast sessions for Women in Inputs and Youth in Inputs. In addition to the attached HADC Overview, please refer to our event website for registration and further details regarding discount rates for flights and accommodation: www.ahadc.org. We look forward to welcoming you to Kigali for this momentous occasion. REGISTER NOW!!!!: https://qkt.io/CkXYdW

African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) will be convening the inaugural African Hub Agro-Dealer Development Conference (HADC), taking place from 4-7 June 2024, at the Kigali Marriott Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda. This four-day event will include three days of intensive conferencing followed by a visit to the new Rwanda Fertilizer Company blending plant, a partnership between OCP and the Government of Rwanda. The conference will focus on increasing financing flows in the African fertilizer value chain, a key theme from the recent African Union African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. Significant highlights of the event will be the hosting of the 2nd annual Hub Agro-Dealer of the Year Award (HAYA);  the launch the African Trade Credit Guarantee Program (ATCGP); a series of parallel dynamic Masterclasses designed to explore the latest advancements and best practices in agricultural innovation and sustainability; and special breakfast sessions for Women in Inputs and Youth in Inputs. For more details, go to our event website: www.ahadc.org We look forward to welcoming you to Kigali for this momentous occasion!!!

AFAP at #AFSHS2024: Reliable Financial Mechanisms for Fertilizer Development in Africa During the recent African Union Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit convened in Nairobi, Kenya, AFAP took the lead in organizing a series of parallel sessions dedicated to addressing crucial challenges within the agricultural sector including a standout side-event was titled "Reliable Financial Mechanisms for Fertilizer Development in Africa". Moderated by Michael Sudarkasa, President and CEO of AFAP, the session featured a keynote presentation on by Marie Claire Kalihangabo, Coordinator of the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) at the African Development Bank (AfDB).  The presentation provided insights into the future of fertilizer finance in Africa, emphasizing perspectives from the AFFM and broader developmental finance strategies. The presentation was followed by a moderated panel discussion with seasons knowledge expects including Matthew Leonard, Agri-Finance Advisory Lead for East & Southern Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank; Ben Valk, Global Head Food and Agri Partnerships at Rabobank, and Executive Director, Sustain Africa; Lade Araba, Vice-President, Financial Services, AFAP; Maregesi Shaaban, Head of Agribusiness, CRDB Bank Plc; and Jullian Palliam, CEO of Foskor. The panel shed light on financing facilities and programs available in Africa's fertilizer landscape and their pivotal role in driving industry development over the coming decade. These include AFAP’s Africa Trade Credit Guarantee Program schedule for launch in Kigali, Rwanda during the Inaugural African Hub Agro-Dealer Development Conference (HADC).