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Hello everybody

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THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAY ABOUT AGRICULTURAL SMES AND AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA

  • So many countries to talk about
  • So many useful innovations that fit into the many facets of the continent’s agricultural economies
  • So many Best Practices that need to be reported so that others can benefit from them
  • So much to write about the development of these SMEs, sometimes still very young, that we can be enthusiastic about reporting them to the communities concerned.

LES NEWS AFA, ITS CAPACITY TO STAY IN THE NEWS MONTH AFTER MONTH

  • It takes great energy and the help of all our partners to collect this news and bring it to you through our site, each month.
  • This positive flow of information will stimulate those who have the will to advance the agricultural economies of African countries.
  • Our words aim at spreading the new culture of an African agriculture which has to face Herculean challenges which AFA is happy to help resolve day by day.
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MONTHLY BRIEFS

You will find here some brief information about our activities and the agricultural sectors in which we operate

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The 6th Annual African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII)

7 August 2023
The 6th Annual African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) is the global meeting place for agrifood investment in Africa. Bringing together ...Read more

AFA studies the demands that arise from African SMEs

1 July 2023
AFA studies the demands that arise from African SMEs in the agricultural processing sector. The files are analyzed by our ...Read more

The context of the Global SME Coalition for Africa

4 June 2023
In the context of the Global SME Coalition for Africa spearheaded by the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa ...Read more
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TRANSFORMATION DE L’AGRICULTURE AFRICAINE :  UN DEFICIT IMPORTANT

1 May 2023
Le déficit d’investissements à l’appui des chaînes de valeur agricoles est important. Le chiffre de 940 milliards d’USD (en USD ...Read more

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FAQ

Is it possible to apply for a loan now?

Yes you can send a request using the questionnaire (borrower section) that you send back by email
Address in Word
If you can, attach your financing plan and any other document that seems useful to you

AFA only studies and arranges loans?

Yes we only do loans
For corporate finance transactions, equity participation
you will need to contact the AFA investment company

As a borrower do you have to bring 20% of the investment?

The principle is to lend the remaining 80% of the total amount of your investment
You deposit the 20% in the account opened in our partner bank

If your file allows it, it is possible to reduce the amount of your contribution but this is an exceptional derogation.

Does AFA manage my loan?

No AFA studies your file but it is our local partner bank that manages the loan
Repayments are made to the bank that signed the loan contract with you

AFA stays in touch with you for any advice necessary for the smooth running of your business.

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE LOANS THAT YOU PUT IN PLACE

The duration is between two and seven years. Each time, we work to keep the interest rate as low as possible.

This is achieved insofar as the guarantee is managed by us and 50% of the amount of your investment uses financing at preferential