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From farms to markets and more, rural MSMEs drive African economies. Together with our partners, we are supporting the conditions for their success.
Our 2024 impact report takes a closer look at one corner of this ecosystem—shining a light on a handful of stories from the rapidly evolving space of agricultural finance.
You’ll meet Lucy, a market trader in Nairobi whose access to credit through CoAmana is fuelling her business growth; discover how Emerald Africa is unlocking early-stage debt for rural-focused innovators; and see how ventures like Vetsark, Sevi, Cherehani, and VunaPay are breaking down barriers to finance, markets, and opportunity.
From affordable credit for informal traders, to instant payments for smallholder farmers, to digital tools that strengthen supply chains, these stories show how supporting locally-led innovation can unlock opportunity and resilience in rural economies.
These are just a few examples of the ingenuity and determination we see in our daily work. Whether expanding access to finance and markets, generating insights, or fostering collaboration, each of our partners is driving change in their part of the ecosystem.
We invite you to explore the 2024 impact report and see how these efforts are shaping the future of rural enterprise in Africa.
