#FINAS2026 concludes with a key message. Africa’s food systems need finance that is evidence-driven, inclusive, & built around the realities of the people it serves. At MSC, we turn evidence into practical solutions that expand access to finance.
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"Access to #finance starts with understanding the customer,” said Harold Mate of @KeEquityBank at #FINAS2026. He shares how the bank designs #financial solutions around the fishing cycle to better serve fisheries & #aquaculture farmers. @FAO @TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn

Anataria Uwamariya of @TradeMarkAfrica #FINAS2026 shared that #women & young people are at the heart of Africa's fisheries & aquaculture sector. Yet, many cannot access finance because they lack collateral. #Financing solutions must work for the people who drive the blue

We are live at #FINAS2026!
Our side event, "Unlocking #finance for Africa's blue economy: From underserved to investable," has begun. MSC's TVS Ravi Kumar sets the stage & highlights why finance, partnerships, innovation, & market-driven solutions matter.

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Today at #FINAS2026, “Unlocking finance for Africa’s blue economy: From underserved to investable,” will examine the partnerships, innovations, and financing approaches that can strengthen fisheries & aquaculture value chains.

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Smart payments can help ensure health workers & rural entrepreneurs get paid on time. Our last two videos shared how timely payments can shape their lives. As we wrap up this series, where else do you think these payments could make an impact?​

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What will it take to unlock greater investment in Africa’s blue economy? At #FINAS2026, experts from finance, policy, development, trade, & blue economy enterprises will discuss solutions needed to make the sector more investable.

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#Women & #youth power Africa's #fisheries & #aquaculture value chains. Yet, access to #finance remains a major barrier to growth.

Join the discussion convened by MSC & @FAOKenya at #FINAS2026 to explore solutions on investable blue economy: Register here https://tinyurl.com/bdezk92x

The Womaniya initiative on GeM helps women entrepreneurs secure larger government orders, but uncertainty around payments can still hold them back.​

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ASHA workers provide vital care. Yet, multiple registrations & manual claim verification often delay their payments.

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At MSC, we believe digital innovation must improve real lives. This week, we will release two video stories that show how our smart payment solutions can support everyday heroes.​

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Africa’s blue economy supports millions of livelihoods. Yet, many fisheries & aquaculture enterprises still lack access to #finance. Drawing on lessons from the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries programme, implemented by @TradeMarkAfrica and the @AfCFTA with