WHAT WE DO
OUR PILLARS
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Women Economic & Financial Inclusion
We support our members by networking and amplifying their voice, we lobby on policy affecting agribusiness. We empower women for accessing finance through training in financial literacy. We create strong linkages with investors and financial institutions for providing blended finance
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Market Access
We focus on information sharing on existing local, regional markets and the new opportunities offered by The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). We organize B2B, B2C and trade fairs, in collaboration with our partners. We organize cross exposure engagements, consolidate and build new strong alliances with private agri-business industries and companies. We connect regional buyers and sellers to our members’ online market forums. Our digital marketplace platform is under construction
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Trade Facilitation
We provide information on trading in different markets. We facilitate trainings and provide information on compliance, standards, certification and rules of Trade. We leverage on the opportunities that the new African Continental Free Trade Area brings, through an innovative capacity building program for preparedness and readiness.
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Technology In Agriculture
We have an E-Hub repository for agricultural. information and services on: Mechanization, Soil testing, Precision Farming, Agri-ecology, climate-smart technology. Tools for quality control & traceability, Tracking agri-technological advancement and innovations for the competitiveness of the value chains.
The ongoing development of a digital marketplace will give our members continental access to more buyers and sellers.
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“We are very pleased to partner with the best experts on the continent in this venture, African Women Agribusiness Network (AWAN-Afrika)”
Prof. Ahmed El-Sawalhy
Director: AU-IBAR Nairobi, Kenya -
“What a great job AWAN-Afrika is doing by incorporating women in this whole discussion and bringing their concerns and issues to the fore.”
Julia Klöckner
Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection; Germany -
“You cannot triple intra-Africa trade without boosting agribusiness. Which is where organizations like AWAN Afrika come in. We do admire what they do in the continent. We see them as a role model and we want to urge them to continue to do this,"
Prof. Afeikhena Theo Jerome
African Union | Special Advisor | Rural Economy & Agriculture -
“We are going to engage with AWAN-Africa because part of our mandate Is really to engage with the private sector.”
H.E. Josefa Sacko
Commissioner | AU Commission -
What impresses me is the strength of the network. I developed my network in East Africa! I also got to understand that we have similar issues so we share solutions.
Lamisse Kandil
Morocco Champion
- 44African Countries
- 2500REGISTERED BUSINESSES
- 500,000WOMEN & YOUTH IMPACTED
- 15,000,000OUR TARGET
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#ATTS2024 We're in the Plenary Ministerial Session,Leading the Way:African Countries' Innovative Approaches to Climate Finance Policy and Regulation.Ministers are discussing strategies tofinance climate action and build resilient economies through policies for Climate Adaptation
Introducing Joseph Lucie from Cameroon, AWAN Afrika’s Lead for empowering women in the cacao sector! At the 10th Africa Think Tank Summit,she’ll highlight the challenges and opportunities for women and youth in accessing sustainable markets #AfricaThinkTankSummit2024 #WomenInAg
Susan Wairimu,AWAN Afrika’s Climate Justice and Advocacy ProgramsLead from Kenya,will be speaking at the Africa Think Tank Summit Susan will amplify the voices of Africa’syouth,highlighting their pivotal role inclimate action andsustainable agriculture
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