M-services have forged a network of innovation and growth that is fostering new a business ecosystem for Africa
Perspectives
Spreading the wealth
A growing body of research shows that agriculture sector growth is a powerful driver of poverty reduction
Transforming subsistence farming into commercial enterprise
“One cannot underestimate the value of having conversations and building relationships to make change happen. If we do not start this dialogue on behalf of farmers, their voices will not always be heard”
Local sourcing is the future
“Partnerships have enabled us to achieve more and reach further”
Going global: The best way for smallholders?
“Unless business models are radically redesigned, the chances of successfully including the poorest farmers and local suppliers is small”
Professionalising smallholder organisation in Africa
Africa’s smallholder organisations are teaming up with businesses and NGOs as they strive to professionalise and improve productivity
Supporting agribusiness
In Africa, agribusiness – more than any other industry – has the potential to reduce poverty and drive economic growth.
Microsoft strives to bring 80 percent of Kenyans online
The tech company’s ‘white spaces’ technology can bring internet to almost 30 million Kenyans, it believes
Building on Africa’s progress
Africa will not see better governance without progress on corporate governance.
For the launch of This Is Africa's agribusiness special report this June, our senior reporter speaks to Usha Rao-Monari, director of the Sustainable Business Advisory department at the International Finance Corporation
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