The Africa Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF) is the most pragmatic annual meeting for African SMEs, investors, financiers, market specialists and policy makers.
The forum provides a 360° experience, which includes an exclusive training for entrepreneurs, a participant catalogue, a unique B2B service (for all participants, speakers and partners) and an Entrepreneurship Award to celebrate excellence.
AFRICA FINANCE & INVESTMENT FORUM – AFIF 2017.
The 11th edition of the Africa Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF) was held at the Strathmore University in Nairobi, from 13 to 16 February 2017.
Under the title “Entrepreneurship & Innovation 4 Growth”, the AFIF 2017 gathered over 200 participants to address the complex issues of how to access finance in leading economic sectors in Africa – agriculture and agribusiness, infrastructure, energy and healthcare.
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AFIF 2015 focused on “Access to Finance and Entrepreneurship”, with special attention to SMEs and how to strengthen this particular sector.
Held for the first time in Cape Town, South Africa over a three-day period (24-26 November 2015), the Forum highlighted innovative financial solutions to foster the growth of Africa’s businesses, and showcased opportunities of the African continent in the key sectors of agriculture, health, infrastructure and energy.
AFIF 2014 was held in Cologne, Germany from 4-5 of June 2014. The forum was organized by EMRC International, hosted by DEG (Deutsche Investitions -
und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH), at the DEG headquarters.
AFIF 2014, entitled 'Financing Business Opportunities' focused on the issues facing Sub-Saharan Africa’s finance sector.
The Forum, entitled "Trade for Growth and Development", was a unique occasion to showcase Africa’s many opportunities for trade and investment, and to bring together major stakeholders from all over the world. "
AFIF 2013 was held from 13-14 June 2013 in Geneva, and was opened and chaired by Dr.Babacar Ndiaye, former two-term President of the African Development Bank.
In line with the United Nations’ “International Year of Cooperatives”, AFIF 2012’s theme was entitled “Financial inclusion through SMEs & Cooperatives”. The Forum was hosted by Rabobank, and organised in collaboration with FoodFirst-Floriade from 17-19 June 2012.
AFIF 2012 provided an ideal platform to highlight and showcase Africa’s achievements over recent years, but also its potential as an economic powerhouse in the 21st century.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and EMRC collaborated together for AFIF 2011, entitled “Bridging the ‘Missing Middle’ Gap in Africa” .
The two-day event took place from 6-7 June 2011 prior to the AfDB’s Annual Meetings held from 9-10 June 2011 in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Africa Finance and Investment Forum 2009 took place on the 13-15 December 2009 in, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Forum focused on the strategic Role of Partnerships for Growth & Development.
EMRC hosted the Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2008 in Paris, from 7-9 December 2008. The forum focused on the latest investment and financing opportunities on the African continent.
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Kenya has positioned itself as one of the most prominent startup destinations in Africa.
With the rise of innovation hubs and accelerator programs in Kenya, there has been great growth for entrepreneurs with over 600 hundred start-ups in the country.
Access to internet and a great education system are also some contributors to the increase in startups and innovation.
The World Bank said sub-Saharan Africa’s economy growth was projected to reach 3.1 percent in 2018, and an average of 3.6 percent between 2019 and 2020.
Addis Ababa — Information technology is being utilised more than ever to improve agriculture in East Africa.
The world talks a lot about the digital revolution, but few connect it to the coming agriculture revolution, especially in Africa. Digital solutions have huge potential for helping farmers boost productivity and connect to financial tools and markets around the world.