Concept Note: 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance – Building Resilient Local Food Systems: The Role of Financing Mechanisms and Robust Policies

Document Abstract

This draft concept note outlines the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance, hosted by AFRACA in Mombasa, Kenya, from October 27-31, 2025. The congress aims to bring together financial institutions and development actors globally to discuss best practices and policy recommendations for financing resilient local food systems, in line with SDG 2.