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Agri-business Agricultural production

Promoting local agricultural production in an emerging country: the example of Les Vergers du Mékong

  • Jean-Luc Voisin Founder and Chief Executive Officer Les Vergers du Mékong
02 September 2019
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By promoting the fruit, coffee and tea production of smallholders in Vietnam, which is subsequently processed locally into products with high added value, Les Vergers du Mékong ensures profitability while […]Continue Reading
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Agri-business Agricultural production

The role of agribusiness in development: a long-standing debate

  • Gaëlle Balineau Development Economist AFD
13 May 2019
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Agribusiness and its role in economic development has given rise to much debate. Although it is frequently perceived in terms of negative externalities, it remains a solid vector for creating […]Continue Reading
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Why are there so few unicorns in Africa and what are the key factors for success to help them emerge?

  • Maurizio Caio Founder and Managing Partner TLCOM CAPITAL
02 July 2018
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VC-backed African companies have just completed their first life cycle. The prospect of Africa generating unicorns is optimistic but achievable: it offers giant underserved markets, its companies and entrepreneurs Continue Reading
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What tools to finance the private sector in fragile states? The experience of the International Finance Corporation

  • Michel Botzung FCS Manager IFC
28 August 2017
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Over half of the world’s poor will be living in fragile and conflict-affected situations by 2030. Addressing the challenges of poverty and human development is impossible without taking into account […]Continue Reading
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Building long term agricultural partnerships in Africa: four lessons from the Olam experience

  • Sunny Verghese cofounder Olam International
09 June 2015
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Focus Emerging Africa offers increasing opportunities, both as a growing consumer market and a vibrant production centre. Of course there are challenges and risks, but these are surmountable with the […]Continue Reading
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Agro-industrial sector in figures

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15 May 2012
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Developing the agri-food and agro-industry sectors in sub-Saharan Africa has become a global challenge in order to combat food crises and meet the growing needs of a fast-increasing population. Massive reinvestment Continue Reading
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