$200 Million Blended Finance Mechanism Launched to Boost Climate Resilience for 260,000 African Farmers

$200 Million Blended Finance for 260,000 African Farmers

Kigali, Rwanda—Access to climate adaptation finance remains one of the most persistent barriers for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Africa. Despite the continent’s vast agricultural potential and growing recognition of climate risks, available capital consistently fails to reach those who need it most—leaving millions of farming families exposed to the escalating impacts of drought,…

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AATIF Funding Application: Access Investment for African Agriculture

The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) provides an important financing avenue for agribusinesses and financial institutions working to strengthen African agricultural value chains. Established in 2011 by KfW with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Deutsche Bank, the fund has deployed over USD 550 million in investment capital across the…

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