agri-business

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

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

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

Gaëlle Balineau Development Economist AFD

13 May 2019

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

Supporting high-potential innovative start-ups

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

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

Providing companies Vulnerabilities and crisis

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

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

Agri-business Agricultural production

Building long term agricultural partnerships in Africa: four lessons from the Olam experience

Sunny Verghese cofounder Olam International

09 June 2015

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

Agri-business key figures Agricultural production

Agro-industrial sector in figures

proparco

15 May 2012

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

Building on the experience of the private sector in developing countries

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

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

Why are there so few unicorns in Africa and what are the key factors for success to help them emerge?

What tools to finance the private sector in fragile states? The experience of the International Finance Corporation

Building long term agricultural partnerships in Africa: four lessons from the Olam experience

Agro-industrial sector in figures

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