AGRA

A panel session on Innovative business models to successfully drive Mechanization in Africa

Date: September 6, 2024

Time: 11:15 am

Description:

This Panel Discussion will The panel will explore:

  • What the innovative business models, financial schemes and interventions are that are scalable across geographies
  • How to create an enabling eco-system that makes mechanization accessible, affordable and commercially viable
  • How mechanization can enhance resilience of African value chain actors
  • The collaborative efforts and partnerships required to create synergies and eco-system gaps

Keynote Speaker: -

Moderator: -

Panelists / Speakers:

  • Hon. Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Rwanda
  • Mr. chris Brett, Lead Agribusiness Specialist WorldBank
  • Mr. Jehiel Oliver, CEO Hello Tractor
  • Mr. Paul Christoper Richards, CEO AgLease Zambia
  • Mrs. Ruramiso Mashumba, Africa Lead Global Farmer Network
  •  Mr. Ibrahim Maigari, Tech Entrepreneur Nigeria
  • Dr. YanJia, SSC Officer, WFP China/COE – Tasin Seket, Group Managing Director, CMC Motors Group

Partners:

  • World Bank
  • IFAD
  • Hello Tractor
  • WFP
  • Syngenta Foundation
  • WBCSD
  • Rabobank
  • ETG