Are you an agripreneur looking to enhance your capacity for climate resilience? The AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program is here to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agribusiness sector, helping them understand how climate change impacts their businesses and enabling them to develop strategies for adaptation and mitigation. Through the adoption of climate-smart practices and access to climate financing opportunities, BRACE provides a comprehensive, hybrid learning experience that includes training, peer learning, interactive sessions, and practical applications.
Our mission at BRACE is to empower African agricultural entrepreneurs for sustainable growth and increased climate resilience. We aim to go beyond skill-building by exposing participants to a variety of opportunities within the agricultural ecosystem. By fostering resilience, we enable agripreneurs to contribute to sustainable practices and drive long-term growth in Africa’s agricultural landscape. Through BRACE, we envision a future where agricultural entrepreneurs not only survive but thrive, adapting to climate challenges and driving positive change within the industry.
Table of Contents
- AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program
- Benefits of AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program
- Requirements for AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program
Benefits of the AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program
- Community Inclusion: Join the AFC hub community and gain access to additional resources, data, funding support, and market linkages to enhance business visibility, profitability, and success.
- Expert Access: Engage with industry experts, trainers, and fellow agripreneurs through live interactive and mentoring sessions.
- Flexible Learning: Participate in a self-paced, six-week online learning program featuring a practical climate curriculum.
- Diagnostic Tools: Utilize a diagnostic tool to assess your awareness of climate change impacts on your agribusiness and your readiness to deploy local solutions.
- Practical Assignments: Complete hands-on assignments that collectively help ‘green’ your agribusiness, positioning you to leverage climate financing opportunities.
- Peer Learning and Networking: Engage in peer-to-peer learning, experience sharing, group discussions, and co-creation of solutions.
- Resource Provision: Access information, resources, and tools that enable sustainable investments and decision-making.
Requirements for the AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program
- Participation is open to agribusinesses operating in Africa across any part of the agribusiness value chain.
Application Deadline
- June 9, 2024
How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates can apply by visiting African Food Changemakers (AFC) at brace.afchub.org.
Join the AFC BRACE Capacity Development Program today and take the first step towards building a resilient, climate-smart agribusiness!
