Our network

The Smallholder and Agri-SME Finance and Investment Network (SAFIN) is a global community of over 50 institutions, designed to bridge the silos among the providers, seekers and enablers of agri-SME finance. We share a vision of more inclusive and effective financial ecosystems that meet the financial and non-financial needs of small and medium agri-entrepreneurs – women, men, and youth – empowering them to grow sustainable and resilient businesses. SAFIN offers its members a dynamic space for knowledge sharing, advocacy and co-creation around initiatives with the potential to move more capital towards agricultural SMEs.

Our approach

Our collaborative work has been implemented in two phases: a pilot phase from 2018-2020 and SAFIN 2.0 from 2021-2025. For the period of 2021-2025, our members have agreed to take forward five focus areas:

Convene

Events

We host events around a focused learning agenda, with unmatched opportunities to learn, network and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Events

A look at the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of business development services…

Events

Agri-SME finance: Navigating volatility in the wake of the war in Ukraine

Events

Five proven ways to help enterprise support organizations and their funders boost agri-SME

Track

Resources and tools

We curate practical tools for our members to learn, connect and collaborate with a community of like-minded peers.

Resources and tools

Sector scanner: Timely updates on agri-finance exclusive to SAFIN members

Resources and tools

Network connector: A smart collaboration directory for SAFIN members

Resources and tools

Thematic Hubs: Curated resources centres for the agri-finance community

Focus

Publications

We document persistent and emerging issues in agri-SME finance, helping our members and the broader agri-finance community focus on topics that matter most for the future of the sector.

Publications

Agritech and Fintech Providers in East and Southern Africa

Publications

Access to finance for farmers’ organizations: Evidence from a multi-country survey

Publications

Opportunity in an evolving landscape: Annual Plenary Meeting 2022 Report

Influence

Policy dialogue

We advocate for improved access to finance for agricultural SMEs in regional and global policy forums.

Policy dialogue

Climate finance for agricultural SMEs: A greater role for the private sector in Southeast Asia

Policy dialogue

Can volatile markets stimulate fit-for-purpose financing solutions for agri-SMEs in Africa?

Policy dialogue

Championing the agri-SME agenda in global debates on green and sustainable finance

Co-Create

Collaboration

We broker partnerships between unusual allies and support our members to design or deploy financial solutions for agricultural SMEs.

Collaboration

AGRA: Agricultural Finance Policy Accelerator Facility

Collaboration

Palladium: Combining blended finance and geo…

Collaboration

AFD and IFAD: Platform for Green and Inclusive Food…

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