…175 SMEs from 12 Countries to Benefit from Hybrid Training Focused on Regional, Global Agribusiness Export Markets
The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF), in collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the launch of Cohort 3 of its Agribusiness Export Readiness Training Programme—a strategic capacity-building initiative designed to elevate the competitiveness of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional and global export markets.
175 SMEs Selected Across 12 Countries
This latest cohort brings together 175 promising agribusiness SMEs from 12 African countries, with a targeted focus on East Africa, while also including selected participants from other regions. The program will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining the convenience of virtual learning with the immersive benefits of in-person training in Kampala, Uganda.
Strengthening Export Capacity and Intra-African Trade
The Agribusiness Export Readiness Training Programme is tailored to:
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Enhance SMEs’ export preparedness and international market competitiveness
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Promote intra-African trade and economic integration
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Empower businesses to leverage opportunities under the AfCFTA and ATG frameworks
In addition to the core training modules, participants will gain access to:
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Post-training expert advisory services
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Customized trade finance solutions
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Specialized support to meet quality assurance and compliance standards
Driving Sustainable Growth through SME Empowerment
Speaking on the program’s vision, Dr. Olumide Ajayi, Executive Director of ALF, remarked:
“We are excited to launch Cohort 3 of the Agribusiness Export Readiness Training. This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to empowering SMEs to not only access but also excel in regional and global markets, thereby driving sustainable economic growth and development across the African continent.”
About Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF)
Africa Leadership Foundation is a civil society organization committed to advancing good governance, entrepreneurship, gender equality, peacebuilding, and digital empowerment across the continent. Through research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity development, ALF works to influence policy and promote sustainable development.
About Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a pan-African multilateral financial institution focused on financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. The Bank supports Africa’s transformation through innovative financing solutions and strategic trade facilitation.
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