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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s mission is to help reduce poverty,
improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s
economic and social development. With this objective in mind, the institution
aims at assisting African countries – individually and collectively - in their efforts
to achieve sustainable economic development and social progress. Combating
poverty is at the heart of the continent’s efforts to attain sustainable economic
growth. To this end, the Bank seeks to stimulate and mobilize internal and external
resources to promote investments as well as provide its regional member countries
with technical and financial assistance.

https://www.afdb.org/en

AFGRI is a leading agricultural services company and as a partner in agriculture we provide services to farmers across the entire grain production and storage cycle. We offer financial support and solutions as well as inputs and a full suite of agricultural equipment, supported by a large retail footprint. Our passion for the development of new era farmers, through the Lemang Agricultural Services training programme is developing strong future farmers. We have comprehensive and intimate knowledge of agriculture in South Africa and across Africa.

www.afgri.co.za

AGDA is a non-profit organization established in 2018 to address challenges in South Africa's agricultural sector. By partnering with diverse stakeholders across the value chain, AGDA facilitates inclusive growth, supports emerging farmers, and drives sustainable development. Through initiatives in skills development, market access, and innovative financing, AGDA aims to transform the sector, create opportunities, and contribute to the country's economic growth. As an independent entity, AGDA leverages its expertise and networks to deliver tailored solutions for the agricultural community.

https://www.agda.org.za/

At Berakot Farms, we have a vision for the world, we are a pioneering solution for the growing demand for fresh, sustainable and locally grown produce in a protein and micro-nutrient deficient population. Our system is a ground breaking technology that leverages on creating resilient and adaptable ecosystems where fish and crops can be cultivated using symbiotic relationships. The business model is the integration of recirculating aquaculture and hydroponics into one production system. This modern farming practice seeks to optimize crop production, increase efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.

The Department is primarily focused on implementing programmes that support farmers to increase production, contribute to the economic growth of the province and job creation. The Department is further tasked with the responsibility of protecting the environment through the empowerment of the public about general environmental, waste management and conservation of the biodiversity.

www.agrinc.gov.za

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is a department of the Government of South Africa created in June 2019 by the merger of the agriculture functions of the former Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.[1] The department has responsibility for agriculture, food safety, food security, land reform, topographic mapping, cadastral survey, the Deeds Offices, and spatial planning.

www.dalrrd.gov.za

The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) is a government
entity focused on mobilizing emaSwati for agricultural development on Eswatini Nation
Land. It ensures the sustainable use of water resources to promote food security, poverty
alleviation, and rural development. EWADE fosters smallholder farmer participation in
irrigated agriculture and supports private sector growth. By improving water management
and promoting commercial agriculture, EWADE contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction in disadvantaged areas across Eswatini.

https://www.eswade.co.sz/

The Fetakgomo Tubatse Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a designated industrial area (1 010ha) in the Limpopo Province in South Africa. It aims to boost economic growth, create jobs and attract local and foreign investments.

The SEZ focuses on sectors like Agro-processing, automotives (after-market & electric vehicles), general manufacturing, manufacturing of mining inputs, pharmaceuticals and medicals, mining and mineral beneficiation, leveraging the region’s natural resources and strategic locations. Benefits includes tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and world-class infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for businesses and investors.

https://ftsez.co.za/

GIZ is Germany’s largest service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development with 50 years’ experience in Nigeria. Five GIZ projects with a combined budget of almost €90 million work in a cluster towards the Transformation of Agriculture and Food Systems focusing on an enabling policy framework, access to finance, climate smart practices, environmental protection, and regional trade. By promoting resilience, productivity, and competitiveness, GIZ aims to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria's agricultural sector.

https://www.giz.de/

Kagiso Trust is one of South Africa’s leading development agencies, working towards a prosperous, peaceful, equitable and just society. Kagiso Trust was founded in 1985 during a period of intense struggle in South Africa. We work to overcome poverty by developing and implementing scalable, replicable, sustainable development programme models in the areas of education development, institutional capacity building, socio-economic development and financial sustainability. Over the past 38 years we have invested over R3 billion in development and implemented over 1,831 programmes.

www.kagiso.co.za/

The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is a seven-year, US$ 126 million Fund that aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the agriculture, climate adaptation and digital economy sectors in 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The main objective of the Fund is to unlock enterprise growth and catalyze, scale-up and sustain the creation of dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young women and men, young people with disabilities and refugee youth.

https://www.frp.org/

At Moore, our purpose is to help people thrive – our clients, our people, and the communities they live and work in. We’re a global accounting and advisory family with over 37,000 people in 558 offices across 114 countries, connecting and collaborating to take care of your needs – local, national and international. When you work with Moore firms, you’ll work with people who care deeply about your success and who have the drive and dedication to deliver results for you and your business. We’ll be here for you whenever you need us – to help you see through the maze of information, to guide you in your decisions, and to make sure you take advantage of every opportunity. To help you thrive in a changing world.

https://www.moore-global.com/

North East Foods Limited, is a food supply company operating in both crop and livestock value chains. NEF supplies to international and local markets directly to consumers and manufactures in the food processing industry.

NEF Limited offers a diverse range of products including birdseye chilies, paprika, black tea, coffee, Kidney beans, pigeon peas, sesame seeds, soybeans, groundnuts, beef, goat meat, dressed chicken, and fish.

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation solutions. Netafim pioneered the drip revolution, giving rise to the paradigm shift to precision irrigation. Netafim South Africa, serving Southern SADC, is one of 33 Netafim business units across the globe and houses one of 19 Netafim manufacturing plants.
Netafim’s purpose is to fight food, water, and land scarcity by helping the world grow more with less. Netafim develops, deploys, and supports precision irrigation solutions drive sustainability by helping farmers maximize crop yield with minimal resources.

https://www.netafim.co.za/

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 291,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality for everyone, today and for generations to come. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2,000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites like Ricoffy. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health, and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years

https://www.nestle.com/

Palm Valley Nigeria Limited (PVNL) is an agricultural solutions provider, dedicated to catalysing the development of agricultural value chains in Nigeria. Established in 2008, PVNL is registered under the Company Allied Matters Act of 1990 with RC No 792177. Our mission is to empower rural communities, particularly women and youth, by providing embedded support services and improved access to markets.

https://palmvalleyng.com/

The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company (SOC) Ltd (RBIDZ) is a Special Economic Zone that is purpose-built and secure industrial estate on the north-eastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa linked to the international deep-water port of Richards Bay. It is tailored for the manufacturing of goods and production of services to boost beneficiation, investment, economic growth and the development of skills and employment.

The RBIDZ is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), encouraging international competitiveness through world-class infrastructure as well as tax, VAT and duty-free incentives to qualifying investors.

https://www.rbidz.co.za/

TIA is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisation.

www.tia.org.za

Telkom is a leading information and communications technology (ICT) services provider in South Africa. Our mission is to seamlessly connect people to a better life. We carry this through in all our brands, whether at the consumer, business, or wholesale level.
Our Telkom Foundation actively works to bridge the digital divide, with projects including the Connected Schools programme, while Telkom FutureMakers, our enterprise and supplier development initiative, empowers digital entrepreneurs to realise their vision.

https://www.telkom.co.za/

The Match Exchange (MX) is a digital marketing network. We connect all stakeholders in the supply chain, from the source (farmer) to the market (processor). We facilitate real-time price discovery at any location, and our algorithms strive to optimise transport from source to destination. We are relentlessly driven to lower the costs of the Agri supply chain. MX creates a solid network for financiers to finance every component of the supply chain while our technology reduces their risks.

https://matchmx.com/

For 150 years, Unisa has been a leading force in open distance and e-Learning,
influencing education in Africa and globally. Its vision to shape futures through
service to humanity motivates the pursuit of solutions to Africa’s educational and
developmental challenges. Unisa strives to empower Africans by forging global
partnerships. Committed to excellence in scholarship, research, and community
engagement, Unisa champions lifelong learning, student-focused innovation, and
creativity

https://www.unisa.ac.za/

USAID is the world’s premier international development agency and a catalytic
actor driving development results. USAID’s work advances U.S. national security
and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a
path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.

https://www.usaid.gov/