The Mombasa Declaration: Building Resilient Local Agrifood Systems – The Role of Robust Financing Mechanisms and Policy (8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance)

Document Abstract

The Mombasa Declaration, an outcome of the 8th World Congress, calls for dynamic policies and capacity development to build resilient local agrifood systems. It urges governments, central banks, and FIs to increase investment, establish supportive policies, implement de-risking mechanisms, and prioritize smallholder farmers.