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Rural & AgricultureOpportunity for ACP countries
EU ACP Microfinance Peer Learning Event
October 1-3 2008
Opportunities
• New markets• Growth potential• Less competition• Social development (food security)
Risky man: Climate
Challenge man: Market
So what to do?Proper due-diligence and risk mitigation strategies.
Let’s hear about 3 ways to reduce risk…
Risk mitigation (1): Contract rural entrepreneur
Risk mitigation (2): Solidarity Group
Risk mitigation (3):
Warehouse receipt (warrantage)
CONCLUSION : agriculture is a field to explore
• Rural population is more than agriculture
• So segment your market & differentiate your products
• Be creative and audacious• Focus on solutions rather
than risks• Remember that risks can
be mitigated
Thanks to team members:
Aaf Grasveld - Triodos
Baboucar Khan – Reliance
Felix Vanderstricht – Aquadev
Julie Szantyr – SIDI
Renée Chao-Beroff – Pamiga
Salifou Tahirou – Taandi
Sandra Bythell – Alterfin
Edited by Mike Rios and Lillian Diaz