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Financing Agribusiness towards Africa’s Food Security: The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join its Forum on May 24th in Abidjan

This landmark forum brings together decision-makers, investors, development finance institutions, agribusiness leaders, startups, and key technical partners to close the $65 billion financing gap holding back Africa’s food potential
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The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) invites you to the high-level “Financing Agribusiness in Africa” Forum, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Palais des Expositions in Abidjan.

This landmark forum brings together decision-makers, investors, development finance institutions, agribusiness leaders, startups, and key technical partners to close the $65 billion financing gap holding back Africa’s food potential.

Transforming Africa’s agriculture requires more than ideas — it demands financing, partnerships, and action. This forum turns conversations into commitments and projects into investable opportunities.” says Sonia Toro, Executive Director of the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce.

Forum Highlights

  • Panels: Insightful sessions on financing barriers, structural challenges, and blended finance.
  • Expected speakers include: H.E.M. Beugré Mambé (TBC), Dr. Tchepelayi Kabata (BADEA), Dr. Hermann Messan (IFAD), Mr. Joseph Nyemah (FAO).
  • Pitch Session: high-potential agribusiness projects will pitch to investors and DFIs.
  • Evening B2B Dinner

Launch of the EUACC Agri Financing Programme

The forum will also kick off the EUACC Agribusiness Programme, a multi-year pipeline to accelerate bankable projects across the continent.

The outcome? A Call to Action for COP30 in Brazil, demanding risk-sharing tools and blended finance to drive food sovereignty and resilience.

Acknowledgements

EUACC sincerely thanks its partners and sponsors:

  • Sponsors: AFG Group, Cadesa Coop
  • Partners: EMPACT, SPECI, CCI-CI, CGECI, FIPME, Côte d’Ivoire Export, BADEA, ARTCI
  • Institutional Support: Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ministry of Women, Family & Children

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