MEDA’s Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW2) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and in partnership with the Department of Agribusiness at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Consumer Sciences (FoFACS), will host the first Inclusive Finance and Impact Investment Forum: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Northern Ghana from August 21-23, 2024 in Tamale.

The forum, which will be moderated by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) West Africa Chapter, aims to tackle the critical challenges of financial inclusion and investment accessibility for women in agribusiness in northern Ghana. It will provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and matchmaking between impact investors and women-led agribusinesses.

Key highlights of the forum will include presentations, expert panel discussions on innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of women agribusinesses, opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to pitch their businesses and engage in investor matchmaking, and an exhibition showcasing innovative agricultural technologies, products, and services from women-led agribusinesses.