What one Year in Africa Is Teaching AgriConnect

The AgriConnect initiative, launched by the World Bank Group and IFAD, aims to connect 300 million small farmers to markets and services by 2030. In one year, Africa has led the way, with half of the first country compacts launched on the continent, already reaching 10 million farmers. Lessons learned emphasize the importance of integrated infrastructure investments and lowering barriers for small-scale farmers, particularly women and young rural entrepreneurs.