Adopted at the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance in Mombasa, the Mombasa Declaration outlines actions to build resilient local agrifood systems through robust financing mechanisms and supportive policy frameworks. It presents recommendations for governments, central banks, and financial institutions to expand agricultural investment, implement risk-mitigation instruments, and prioritize funding for smallholder farmers. Furthermore, it commits regional agricultural credit associations to facilitate peer learning, enhance cross-border knowledge management, and coordinate national food systems platforms.
