Proceedings and key findings from an AFRACA-AGRA webinar held in October 2020 explore the evolving role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in advancing rural and agricultural development in Africa. It examines innovations across institutional arrangements, financing and risk-mitigation products, outreach and distribution channels, and digital technologies. Case studies and institutional experiences highlight emerging practices such as public-private ownership structures, wholesale lending models, de-risking instruments, and the initial integration of digital financial services.
