Agri-Fintech Revolution: Transforming Rural Value Chains Through Technology

This session delves into how agri-fintech innovations are transforming rural value chains by leveraging technology to address financing and sustainability challenges. Panelists will explore a collaborative ecosystem of agtech providers, financial institutions, and off-takers, showcasing real-world examples of partnerships that integrate technology to support smallholder farmers. Participants will gain insights into de-risking agri-finance, reducing costs, and building resilient value chains, while learning about the key pillars of successful agri-fintech models.

Speakers

Aliou Maïga

Aliou Maïga

Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Africa, International Finance Corporation

Hamza Rkha Chaham

Hamza Rkha Chaham

CEO, Sowit

Tesfaye Bedada

Tesfaye Bedada

Head of Agronomy and Supply Chain, Soufflet Malt Ethiopia

Abrhame Endrias

Abrhame Endrias

Founder and Managing Director, Lersha

Moderator

Riadh Naouar

Riadh Naouar

Manager, FIG Africa Upstream and Advisory, North, West and Central Africa, International Finance Corporation