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Mobile Finance for Agriculture

Mireille N’Simire ICT SPECIALIST IITA-CENTRAL AFRICA HUB

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Global Situation

2,5 billion people have no access to formal financial tools

Need for financial tools designed to meet the needs of poor households:-Cussion against risks-Build assets to secure the future-Manage daily household cash flow

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Leverage of ICT advancements in remote areas drive efficiency and inclusiveness in rural agricultural markets

ICTs-Overcome distance-Poor infrastructure-Bring finance to the farmers -Bring market opportunities to the farmers

ICT Opportunity for Agriculture

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Mobile Finance in Agriculture Value Chains

Mobile payments and banking technologies are being applied within agricultural value chains in new and innovative ways.

-Mobile money transfer-Mobile banking-Credit worthiness of farmers

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Mobile Innovative Services Structure

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Providing access to rural advisory and financial services through mobile phones it's a highly promising medium to reach millions in remote areas. It has a high potential to improve smallholders’ productivity, stabilize their incomes, thus contributing to increased food security.

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