Paving the Way in Smallholder Agriculture Finance – Innovations from Hatton National Bank

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Mr. Abeywickrema presented the innovations and successes of the bank in agriculture finance.  Notably, as a result of spearheading various innovations, HNB has become the bank with the largest branch network and the most profitable private sector...

Doing Good While Making Profit: Innovative Financing of Smallholder Agriculture in Africa

Thursday, November 04, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Ms. Cazacu highlighted Banco Opportunidade Mozambique (BOM)'s unique approach to financing smallholder agriculture. Particularly noteworthy is the way BOM links loans with input packages and extension services, builds close relationships with buyers...

The Use of ICT in Agriculture: The Manobi Experience

Thursday, August 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Dr. Annerose, founder and president of the Board of Manobi Development Foundation and member of the Senegalese Academy of Sciences and Technology, explained Manobi's experience in value-added services for farmers and rural producers in Africa.  Used...