NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Mercy Corps AgriFin and its partners have long been at the forefront of supporting African Agtech, fintech development, and digital climate-smart agricultural services in the region. Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by technology startups and their investors over the past few years, particularly those aimed at improving the lives of small-scale producers and enhancing rural economies, the commitment remains steadfast. This pivotal moment calls for reflection and support for determined founders and teams striving to make a lasting impact.

The 2024 AgriFin Learning Event (ALE) will provide a platform for in-depth discussions and candid conversations with DFS enablers & investors, Government representatives & policy makers, donors and small-scale producers. The event will focus on regulatory enablers and barriers, aiming to establish how digital ecosystem players can foster inclusive and sustainable digital agricultural transformation.

Together, they will ideate, define, and develop strategic breakthroughs to shape the future of partnerships and innovations in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, recognizing the transformative era of digital public goods and infrastructure.