2. Rural & Agriculture Opportunity for ACP countries EU ACP Microfinance Peer Learning Event October 1-3 2008

3. Opportunities New markets Growth potential Less competition Social development (food security)

4. Risky man: Climate

5. Challenge man: Market

6. So what to do? Proper due-diligence and risk mitigation strategies. Lets hear about 3 ways to reduce risk…

7. Risk mitigation (1): Contract rural entrepreneur

8. Risk mitigation (2): Solidarity Group

9. Risk mitigation (3): Warehouse receipt (warrantage)

10. CONCLUSION : agriculture is a field to explore Rural population is more than agriculture So segment your market & differentiate your products Be creative and audacious Focus on solutions rather than risks Remember that risks can be mitigated

11. Thanks to team members: Aaf Grasveld - Triodos Baboucar Khan – Reliance Felix Vanderstricht – Aquadev Julie Szantyr – SIDI Renée Chao-Beroff – Pamiga Salifou Tahirou – Taandi Sandra Bythell – Alterfin Edited by Mike Rios and Lillian Diaz