Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II)

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Swedfund Invests $12 Million to Build Climate-Resilient Food Systems Across Africa

Swedish development finance institution Swedfund has invested $12 million in the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II), backing food and agriculture companies that are helping African smallholder farmers build resilience against climate and economic shocks. The fund targets businesses that strengthen agricultural value chains by improving farmers’ access to markets, finance and essential services. More than 30 million smallholder…