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About AMEA

The Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance (AMEA) is a global network and ecosystem builder, working to accelerate the growth and professionalisation of agri SMEs and farmer organisations, through better business development services (BDS) in line with international standards. The ultimate goal is to build a fairer, more prosperous agricultural sector for generations to come.

AMEA is one of the fastest-growing networks in the agricultural sector. Our members and partners have a shared interest in accelerating the development of professional farmer organisations.

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Our Vision

A future where farmers receive a living wage for fair working conditions that inspires the next generation to invest in sustainable farming as a business.

mission

Our Mission

Is to transform the systems that support farmers organisations and agri-SMEs to create value for farmers.

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Our Approach

Is to provide a platform that enables stakeholders to learn, innovate and scale up the most effective approaches for supporting farmers.

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Our Network

Our vibrant network reaches millions of smallholder farmers in more than 80 countries. AMEA members and partners create a supportive ecosystem for farmer organisations by delivering collaborative system change strategies. We work towards inclusive and sustainable growth by improving and better coordinating the business development services for Farmer Organizations and Agri-SMEs which in turn, creates added value for farmers.

Our Team

Get to know our team, the faces behind AMEA Global

Mark Blackett Global Network Director AMEA

Mark Blackett

Global Network Director

AMEA Global

Ramona Naqvi

Ramona Naqvi

Strategic Learning Manager

AMEA Global

Terry Ikunda - Tanzania Local Network Facilitator

Terry Ikunda

Country Manager

Eastern Africa Grain Council

Eric Hounsounou - Benin Local Network Facilitator

Eric Hounsounou

National Facilitator Benin

AMEA Global

Desta Heyi Ethiopia Local Network Facilitator

Desta Heyi

Country Manager

IFC

Anthony Morrison Ghana Local Network Facilitator

Anthony Morrison

Global Agribusiness Expert

Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana

Peter I. Nduati - Africa Turnaround Ltd | Kenya Local Network Facilitator

Peter Nduati

Founder & CEO

Africa Turnaround Ltd.

Rene Frenken

Réne Frenken

Regional Network Facilitator Peru

AMEA Global

Olivier Mukulira

Olivier Mukuliraa

Network Facilitator Rwanda

AMEA Global

Harrison Kaziro AMEA Uganda

Harrison Kaziro

Team Lead

NAAC

Kouame Amani Alphonse

Kouame Amani Alphonse

Country Coffee-Cocoa Program Manager

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Kennedy Apegyah

Ghana Network Facilitator

AMEA Global