AGRA - Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

Published purpose

The project aims to improve productivity in commercially viable and sustainable enterprises, increase employment, and improve economic security for the rural poor in sub-Saharan Africa. Canada's grant funding is delivered through the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)'s Agribusiness Africa Window2 (AAW2) initiative that identifies and supports selected business ideas that create jobs, boost agricultural productivity, and increase economic opportunities for the poor in Africa. AAW2 reviews applications and funds selected private sector companies to grow innovative agribusinesses in sub-Saharan Africa that benefit rural communities. Through a transparent and competitive process, the project acts as a catalyst for selected small and medium-sized enterprises by providing technical assistance and challenge fund grants that are matched by private sector investments. The project is expected to reach 500,000 rural households, 60% of which their members are living on less than $2/day.