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.

“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