This tenth iteration of “Cracking the Nut” will explore opportunities to finance agricultural supply chains to meet the needs of people working in the informal agriculture segment in low- and middle-income countries. The conference will focus on reducing the risk of investing in agricultural and
Tugende, a technology-driven, lease-to-own firm, recently expanded its product portfolio to finance boat engines for informal workers in the fishing industry in Uganda. The company provides “financing for income-generating assets,” such as motorcycle taxis; associated resources, such as insurance and training; and digital profiles demonstrating