Towards a new Local Network in Rwanda

Towards a new Local Network in Rwanda

AMEA has made significant progress towards the establishment of a new Local Network in Rwanda by partnering with the Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (RICEM). In November this year, our Uganda Regional Network Facilitator represented...
AMEA case study on access to finance for cocoa producers

AMEA case study on access to finance for cocoa producers

Access to finance is critical for agri-SMEs and farmer organisations to reach markets and operate sustainably. This requires increased levels of professionalism of agri-SMEs and farmer organisations so they are seen as reliable customers for financial service...
AMEA Updates December 2022

AMEA Updates December 2022

In this Issue UPCOMING EVENTS ISF agri-ABDS research event: 7 December 2022 Toolbox Working Group meeting: 8 December 2022 Access to Finance Working Group meeting: 14 December 2022 AgTech Working Group meeting and webinar: 15 December 2022 AMEA Annual Learning Event:...
BDS Study launched in Honduras

BDS Study launched in Honduras

Earlier this year, the AMEA Local Network in Honduras commissioned a study to assess the current state of Business Development Services (BDS) and the potential opportunities to leverage effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability in the BDS market. In June 2022,...
Uganda cooperative database launch

Uganda cooperative database launch

Many rural, farmer-owned agribusinesses in Uganda are currently not managed professionally, which makes it difficult for these businesses to access inputs, services and finance. Additionally, organisations who work with cooperatives often deliver services in a...