A historical overview of the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) presents the organisation's establishment in 1977 under FAO auspices, alongside its mission, vision, and five core strategic pillars. It details AFRACA's three-tier governance structure, providing a chronological record of General Assemblies held between 1977 and 2016 along with key outcomes from each session. The publication also outlines the role of the Executive Committee and Secretariat, featuring photo galleries and tenures of past Presidents and Secretaries General as well as membership milestones over the decades.