Brookings Africa in Focus Blog

Farm finance
This is a blog urging AU countries, donor governments, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to take a bundled approach to make Africa’s agriculture potential a reality.
By Stephanie Hanson and Laurence Dare

Combining increased access to farm microfinance with a value-chain approach to farmer support has the potential to spur economic growth and reduce poverty in Africa. During the Year of Agriculture, AU countries, donor governments, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector all have the opportunity to take a bundled approach to make Africa’s agriculture potential a reality.