MICROFINANCE EVENT: Cracking the Nut: Leveraging Systems for Improved Food Security; October 14 - 15, 2019; Dakar, Senegal

This ninth iteration of this conference focuses on market-oriented solutions to boosting access to safe food in developing countries. The themes are Reducing Systemic Risks; Improving Nutrition, Health and Access to Clean Water; and Increasing Inclusion in Commercial Markets. Speakers will address topics such as: (1) Applying a Systems Approach to Agricultural Development; and (2) Public, Private and Civil Society Roles in Improving Food Security. Following the conference, the organizers are offering a two-day Agricultural Value Chain Finance & Market Development Training.

Background on Organizer: The event is organized by Connexus Corporation, a US-based consulting firm helping agricultural organizations in developing nations access investments from abroad. The company has experience in 22 countries.

Cost: The fee to attend is USD 595 for those registering before April 12 and USD 795 thereafter. There is an additional fee of USD 1,295 to attend the value chain training on October 16 and 17.

Website: https://crackingthenutconference.com/

For more information, you may email crackingthenut[at]connexus.email or call +1 703 914 5533.

By Shuyang Sun, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

[1] Connexus Corporation
https://connexuscorporation.com/

[2] Cracking the Nut Conference; June 12 – 13, 2018; Antigua, Guatemala
https://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-event-cracking-nut-conference-june-12-13-2018-antigua-guatemala/

[3] 2019 Agricultural Value Chain Finance & Market Development Training
https://connexuscorporation.com/news-events/trainings/agvcftraining/

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MICROFINANCE EVENT: Cracking the Nut: Leveraging Systems for Improved Food Security; October 14 – 15, 2019; Dakar, Senegal

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