Since 2000, we have worked to strengthen the economic and social potential of Africa, the poorest continent on the planet, where more than 100 million people don’t have access to banking services.
The key to this region’s development is support for micro-entrepreneurs. They form the backbone of their local economies. In particular, smallholder farmers, who make up 60% of the population, ensure the region’s food security.
That’s why Alterfin has expanded its work in the region. We support microfinance institutions with a significant presence in rural areas to help micro-entrepreneurs finance their activities.
In agriculture, we support agricultural businesses that bring together thousands of smallholder farmers in six agricultural farming chains, the most significant of which are coffee and cocoa. Many agricultural businesses struggle to obtain initial funding to develop their activities. We are the first lender for more than half of them and our involvement acts as a catalyst to attract investors, donors and buyers.
In Africa, we are active in: Angola, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
Our investment managers in Kenya and Ivory Coast ensure a constant presence in the region and have an in-depth understanding of the needs of our partners and the local populations.
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