These include agriculture and rural banks from Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America and regional rural and agricultural credit associations. African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), Near East-North Africa Rural & Agricultural Credit Association (NENARACA), Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited (TADB) were among the 13 signatories. The PDBs have demonstrated their will to contribute for Sustainable Development Goals No 1 and 2 on eradicating poverty and hunger. More signatories are expected in the coming days, according to International Fund for Agricultural Development, an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations. Commitment by PDBsSmallholder farmers are a crucial part of the food value chain in Africa and India, as well as a critical element of the global food system.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 16, 2020 06:11 UTC