Financing Agribusiness towards Africa's Food Security: The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join its Forum on May 24th in Abidjan
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
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC).
Contact&Accreditation:
press@eu-africa-chamber.org
www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org
About the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC):
The EUACC is a private organisation established in 2012 which plays a key role in connecting businesses, supporting innovation, trade facilitation, and market access. Through this forum, EUACC reaffirms its commitment to unlocking agribusiness potential through sustainable investment in Africa.
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