Introduction

Agriculture is a core sector in the economies of most of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries. It employs well over 233 million people, accounts for a significant proportion of the GDP, and is the main source of food and nutritional security.

The sector is however sub-optimal in many member countries relative to other regions in the world. Putting technology and digitalization to the mix, interventions are needed to enhance production and productivity rates, and provide access to markets.

Transformation and technology in the Agriculture sector will not only improve production but will facilitate trade within and across member countries. From seeds and fertilizers to equipment for mechanization, the full value chain is at the core of the focus. Trade will also open and expand markets for the produce (output) and drive incentives for farmers to increase investments in production.

About IsDB

The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank (MDB), working to improve the lives of those we serve by promoting social and economic development in Member countries and Muslim communities worldwide, delivering impact at scale.

We provide the infrastructure to enable people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

• We believe all people have the right to live in dignity and prosperity, and that nurturing economic growth is the best route out of poverty.
• We equip people to drive their own economic and social progress at scale, putting the infrastructure in place to enable them to fulfil their potential.
• We build collaborative partnerships between communities and nations, across the public and private sectors.
• We foster innovative and sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest development challenges, as we work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

About ITFC

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. It was established with the purpose of advancing trade among OIC member countries, which would ultimately contribute to the overarching goal of improving socioeconomic conditions of the people across the world.

Since inception in 2008, ITFC has provided more than US$51 billion of trade financing to OIC Member Countries, making the Corporation the leading provider of trade solutions for OIC Member Countries’ needs. With a mission of being a catalyst for trade development among OIC Member Countries and beyond, the Corporation helps entities in Member Countries gain better access to trade finance and provides them with the necessary trade-related capacity building tools, which would enable them to successfully compete in the global market.

Webinars Objectives

1. Identify most promising AgriTech solutions to enhance the efficiencies of agricultural value chains (national, regional and global)
2. Raise environmental awareness
3. Establish strategic partnerships, especially with the private sector
4. Develop strong private-sector national, regional and global value chains
5. Create jobs for the youth and women
6. Enhance the uptake of STI by farmers on agribusiness
7. Explore opportunities, challenges and digital solutions on agricultural good practices and financing services