Food Sovereignty Financing: The Role of Development and Promotion Institutions in Modern Agriculture

Financial institutions play a strategic role in promoting sustainable agricultural development and building food sovereignty in developing countries. According to the African Development Bank, to address the USD 75 billion annual financing gap for farmers and agricultural enterprises, requires the deployment of multiple financial instruments, including trade credit guarantees, first-loss coverage, and blended finance mechanisms to reduce the high transaction costs. Multilateral development banks and international financial institutions act not only as sources of funding but also as catalysts for transformation, providing technical assistance, support for public policies, and incentives for the adoption of agroecological and inclusive practices. Targeted financing for the agricultural sector can boost food security, reduce rural poverty, and contribute to the Zero Hunger goal.

Luiz Lessa | President of Banco da Amazônia

Philippe Rubini | Investor

Alberto Martinhago Vieira | Director for Agribusiness at Banco do Brasil

Jorge Arbache | Professor at the University of Brasília and Former Vice-President of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)

Jean-Marie Kananura | Chief Investment Officer at the Kigali International Financial Centre

João Bosco Monte| President of the Brazil Africa Institute (Moderator)