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Aug 24, 2026 updates1 min read

AFRACA Executive Masterclass 2026 Concludes in Lagos

Four days of climate resilience, financial inclusion and AI in agricultural finance, co-hosted by AFRACA with NIRSAL, Alliance Bioversity & CIAT and Pathways Technologies in Lagos.

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AFRACA Executive Committee Convenes in Nairobi for its 95th Meeting
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Aug 7, 20261 min read

AFRACA Executive Committee Convenes in Nairobi for its 95th Meeting

The 95th meeting of the AFRACA Executive Committee opened on 6 August 2026 at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi and runs over two days. Members are considering the Secretary General's repo...

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AFRACA Delegates Complete Experiential Study Tour on Fintech and Agritech Innovations in Kenya
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Jul 24, 20261 min read

AFRACA Delegates Complete Experiential Study Tour on Fintech and Agritech Innovations in Kenya

AFRACA delegates completed a multi-day experiential study tour in Nairobi on innovative fintech and agritech applications for rural and agricultural finance, running from Day 3 to Day 5 in l...

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AFRACA Pre-Summit Convening: Advancing Regional Priorities at Africa Forward Summit
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May 12, 20261 min read

AFRACA Pre-Summit Convening: Advancing Regional Priorities at Africa Forward Summit

The official Pre-Summit convening witnessed pivotal alignment between continental finance stakeholders ahead of the grand opening of Africa Forward 2026. Stakeholders finalized key joint dec...

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AFRACA and AGRA Convene Roundtable on Alternative Collateral Approaches for SMEs in Zimbabwe
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Mar 13, 20261 min read

AFRACA and AGRA Convene Roundtable on Alternative Collateral Approaches for SMEs in Zimbabwe

AFRACA, together with AGRA and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, convened a Roundtable Workshop and Exchange Programme on alternative approaches to collateral for SMEs and smallholder farmers, c...

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AFRACA and GGGI Host Webinar on Climate Finance Readiness Funding and Capacity Building
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Jan 26, 20261 min read

AFRACA and GGGI Host Webinar on Climate Finance Readiness Funding and Capacity Building

AFRACA and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) held a webinar on the AFRACA-GGGI Climate Finance Readiness Funding and Capacity-Building Programme on 26 January 2026, bringing together...

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AFRACA SECRETARY GENERAL’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO BANQUE CENTRALE DU CONGO
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Jan 14, 20261 min read

AFRACA SECRETARY GENERAL’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO BANQUE CENTRALE DU CONGO

AFRACA Secretary General, Ms. Ngo B. Anny Caroll presented a distinguished award to former AFRACA Chairman, Mr. Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi (1er Vice-Gouverneur, Banque Centrale du Congo). The...

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Dec 8, 20252 min read

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | NEW SECRETARY GENERAL OF AFRACA

The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ngo Bakang Anny Caroll as its new Secretary General. This appointment follows the...

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AFRACA Hosts 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance in Mombasa
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Oct 29, 20251 min read

AFRACA Hosts 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance in Mombasa

AFRACA and the Central Bank of Kenya hosted the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance from 27 to 31 October 2025 at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa, unde...

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AFRACA and CIAT Train Financial Institutions on Inclusive Finance for Climate Resilience
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Sep 26, 20251 min read

AFRACA and CIAT Train Financial Institutions on Inclusive Finance for Climate Resilience

AFRACA and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT held a training workshop in Nairobi on Inclusive Finance for Climate Resilience: Tools, Practice and Policy, running from 22 to 2...

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AFRACA News
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Aug 12, 20253 min read

The Future of Rural and Agricultural Finance in Africa

Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing nearly 60% of the workforce and contributing significantly to GDP in many countries. Yet, access to finance for s...

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AFRACA Delegation Visits CRDB Bank on Experiential Tour of Rural Finance Models
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Jul 3, 20251 min read

AFRACA Delegation Visits CRDB Bank on Experiential Tour of Rural Finance Models

An AFRACA delegation carried out an experiential field visit to CRDB Bank, hosted alongside partner TACATOP, to observe rural finance and value-chain models in practice, including a session...

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AFRACA News
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Jun 24, 20253 min read

Building Resilience: How Rural Finance Supports Food Security

Introduction Food security remains one of Africa’s most pressing challenges. With a rapidly growing population, changing climate, and increasing global market volatility, the continent’s agr...

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