CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES/EVENT PLANNING FOR THE 8TH WORLD CONGRESS ON RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL FINANCE Event Details Date: 27 – 31, October, 2025 Venue: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa, Mombasa, Kenya Participants: Approximately 300 people Overview Expressions of Interest are hereby invited from qualified and experienced event management companies to provide comprehensive event management services for the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance. About AFRACA The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), established in 1977 by the FAO, is a leading pan-African network of over 100...
From left to right: Mr. Paapa AGBETRA, Head of Corporate Clients SME’s; Stephane Agbeko BATE, Deputy Managing Director; Thomas T. Essel, AFRACA Secretary General; Caroll Bakang, Head of Multilateral Relations; TELOU ESSOSSOLAM, Relationship Manager; Kobin K. WOUEKPO, Director of Risk Management. During the meeting held on 9th December 2024 in Lome, the two organizations discussed best practices in agricultural finance implemented by Orabank in the region, including strategies for risk mitigation with the government acting as a facilitator. They also explored...
Group picture of high-level officials during the Strategic Forum in Kinshasa. From left to right: Dieudonné Fikir Alimasi, Chairperson of AFRACA, and First Deputy Governor, Banque de la Republic du Congo, Mr. Muhindo Nzangi Butondo, Minister for Rural Development of DRC, Mr. Thomas T. Essel, Secretary General-AFRACA & Mr. Jacques Lutaladio Ne Bambi, Representative of the Minister of Agriculture & Director of Cabinet, DRC. Participants during the training on the “Digitalization of Financial Services in Rural and agricultural Finance,” Kinshasa,...
AFRACA Central Bank delegates pose for a group photo during the Central Bank Forum, 5th August 2024, Kampala, Uganda Mr. Richard Byarugaba, Executive Director Finance, Bank of Uganda making opening remarks during the opening session of the Central Bank Forum The 2024 AFRACA Central Bank Forum was held on the 5th through Thursday 8th August 2024 in Kampala, Uganda in collaboration with Bank of Uganda. The Forum convened under the general theme of Agricultural policies and financial inclusion deliberated on matters...
Happy 2025! As we look forward to another new year, I am happy to bring to you our highlights of an amazing 2024 full of new learnings and exciting collaborations. I am delighted to announce that AFRACA concluded its focused impact study with Central bank institutions. The report titled Insights into Central Bank Policies on rural and agricultural finance: The case of AFRACA members is now ready for validation. The report is a huge milestone for AFRACA in efforts to understand the...
Mark your calendars! The 8th World Congress on Rural & Agricultural Finance is coming to Mombasa, Kenya, from October 29th – 31st, 2025, at Sarova Whitesands Hotel. This global gathering, hosted by AFRACA and partners, will bring together financial institutions, policymakers, and development experts from across the world to discuss resilient local agrifood systems and the role of robust financing mechanisms and policies in driving sustainable rural development. Why Attend?Gain insights from global leaders & financial expertsExplore cutting-edge solutions for agricultural financeNetwork...
