Our Vision
A continent with transformed food systems and safeguarded food sovereignty, powered by a resilient, inclusive, and self-sustaining agri-food financing ecosystem in Africa.
About FINAS
Our Mission
To serve as a pan-African platform for dialogue and action, mobilizing strategic partnerships and fostering public–private sector collaboration to advance sustainable, inclusive, and de-risked financing solutions for Africa’s agri-food systems.
Strategic Priorities
What we focus on.
-
Policy Alignment & Advocacy
- Assess and monitor the current agri-food financing and policy landscape.
- Support implementation of continental commitments, such as the Kampala CAADP Declaration, through stronger financing frameworks.
-
Innovative & Inclusive Financing Models
- Provide thought leadership on repurposing and channelling financing to address critical agri-food system needs.
- Champion models that expand financial access for smallholder farmers, women, youth, and cooperatives through inclusive solutions.
- Promote de-risking mechanisms to crowd in private sector investment and scale blended finance.
-
Data, Knowledge & Evidence for Action
- Advocate for the use of quality data and evidence to inform sound decision-making in the agri-food system financing.
-
Partnerships & Market Engagement
- Deepen B2B, B2C, and B2G linkages to scale innovative financing models.
- Foster multi-stakeholder partnerships that leverage digitalization, research, and technology for sustainable agri-food financing.
-
Sustainability & Resilience
- Advocate for inclusion of climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive, and inclusive approaches into financing models.
- Cultivate stronger local financing mechanisms to build resilience and reduce dependency on shifting external aid.
Newsletters
Latest from the FINAS dispatch.
Monthly insights, stories and updates on financing Africa’s agri-food systems, straight from the FINAS dialogues.
All newsletters
