Connecting Africa’s Finance
Strengthening Rural and Agricultural Finance Across Africa
Building Partnerships That Transform
48 YEARS OF SERVING AFRICA'S AGRI NEEDS
Welcome to Africa Rural & Agricultural Credit Association
Advancing Rural & Agricultural Finance in Africa Since 1977
The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) is a regional network of financial and non-financial institutions committed to promoting access to sustainable rural and agricultural finance across Africa. Established in 1977 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, AFRACA serves as a continental platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and policy advocacy to strengthen financial inclusion in rural economies.
AFRACA
Our Mandate
Inclusion
Promote Financial Inclusion
Capacity
Strengthen Institutional Capacity
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Our Partnerships
Why Partner with AFRACA?
AFRACA brings together financial and non-financial institutions, governments, development partners, and private sector actors committed to transforming rural economies and improving livelihoods.
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UNDP
Partner
Established in 1965 and operates in nearly 170 countries and territories, supporting governments and communities in building sustainable development pathways.
Small Foundation
Partner
The Small Foundation is a private family foundation, deeply committed to the vision of an Africa permanently free from extreme poverty and chronic hunger by 2030.
FAO
Partner
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized UN agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve food security.
AGRA
Partner
AGRA is a not-for-profit, Africa-based and -led agricultural development organization, founded in 2006 by Kofi Annan, together with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation.
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Find answers to some of the most common questions about AFRACA, our membership, and our role in advancing rural and agricultural finance in Africa.
Become A MemberWhat does AFRACA stand for?
AFRACA (African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association) is a regional network of financial and non-financial institutions established in 1977 to promote access to sustainable rural and agricultural finance across Africa.
Who can become a member of AFRACA?
Membership is open to a wide range of institutions, including commercial and development banks, microfinance institutions, central banks, cooperatives, NGOs, and development agencies engaged in rural and agricultural finance.
What benefits do members gain from joining AFRACA?
Members benefit from capacity-building programs, access to regional and international networks, knowledge sharing, opportunities to influence policy on rural finance, and access to research and innovations in agricultural finance.
Where is AFRACA headquartered?
AFRACA is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, serving as its Secretariat and coordinating hub for member activities across Africa.
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+254 726 080 454
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afraca@africaonline.co.ke
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Kenya School of Monetary Studies
Nairobi, Kenya
