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Bridging Borders: 25 Partnerships forged for Climate-Resilient Maize Sector in Africa

Kenya, Nairobi: In a continent where maize feeds millions and sustains livelihoods, innovation and collaboration are becoming as essential as rainfall. From 20 to 24 October, the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) Maize Workshop brought together 26 agripreneurs from 14 African countries at Nairobi’s International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).

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Events & Cooperation, Success stories, Trainings

Shaping Africa’s Agribusiness Future: Master Trainers Driving Sustainable Growth Across Boarders

Ghana, Aburi: Strategic partnerships are vital in the effort to build resilient food systems in Africa and beyond. Through the collaborative efforts of the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF), its partners and dedicated trainers, nearly 2 million farmers have been reached, 3,000 cooperatives supported and over 69,000 processors, 92% women-led empowered.

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MGF projects, Success stories

Empowering Smallholder Farmers in Togo through Contract Farming with SITRAPAT

Togo: For many smallholder farmers in Togo, maize production once meant hard work with little reward. Yields were low, post-harvest losses were high, and markets were uncertain. Today, that reality is changing.

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E-Learning, Success stories, Trainings

From Campus to Community: Building Agribusiness Skills in Africa through Digital Learning

Malawi: Africa’s food security lies in the hands of its young agripreneurs. Yet without the right skills and knowledge, their potential remains underutilized. To address this, the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) brought digital agribusiness training directly to students and communities through its Agribusiness e-Academy Road Tour in Malawi.

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Impacts, MGF projects, Success stories

Driving Sustainable Livestock Value Chain and Youth Empowerment in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, Diebougou: In the thriving rural community of Diebougou, Burkina-Faso, SCOOPS BCD, the agricultural cooperative SCOOPS BCD is proving how local initiative and smart partnerships can transform lives.

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Impacts, MGF projects, Success stories

Supporting Smallholder Farmers in Rural Communities for Sustainable Livestock Farming

Ghana, Nsuta-Atonsu: Just a few months ago, Farmer St. Farms was operating under the common constraints of many rural livestock farms across rural Ghana. Today, through the support of Farming in Africa (FIA), a beneficiary of the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF)’s Matching Grant Fund, the farm has overcome infrastructure limitations and seasonal feed shortages, significantly boosting its productivity.

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Impacts, MGF projects, Success stories

60 Livestock Experts Equipped to Support 300 Rural Communities in Ghana

Ghana, Nankese: A collaborative effort between GIZ’s Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) and its partner, Farming in Africa (FIA) is strengthening the skills of livestock extension and veterinary officers to deliver improved animal health services to more than 300 communities across Ghana.

 

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Events & Cooperation, MGF projects, Success stories

22 Agripreneurs, 7 Countries, 1 Goal: Building Resilient Livestock Sector in Africa

Germany-Feldafing: Across Africa, livestock is more than a source of food and income. It is the backbone of rural economies and livelihoods. Strengthening this vital sector requires collaboration, innovation, and shared learning. To address these gaps, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential to building a thriving livestock industry.

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Impacts, MGF projects, Success stories

Digital Skills for Cocoa Traceability in the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic, Cotuí: The Dominican Republic is one of the leading cocoa producers in the Caribbean, known for its high-quality beans and strong cooperative networks. However, with the upcoming enforcement of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), cocoa producers face a significant challenge: ensuring their cocoa is traceable and verifiably deforestation-free.

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