The 3-day event convened over 70 stakeholders from Nigeria, Ghana, and other regional markets such as Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, and South Africa. This included representatives of various (re)insurance companies, insurance intermediaries, agribusiness and farmer representatives, banks, development partners, and governments. Opening remarks were provided by the Insurance Commissioner of Ghana, Kofi Ando and the Africa Re’s Deputy Manager Director, Ken Aghoghovbia.

The event included presentations by various experts as well as expert panels covering topics such as expanding agricultural insurance through partnerships and digital inclusion; global trends; growth opportunities; and integrated risk sharing and financing (Rwandan case study). It also included some training on best practices in agricultural insurance underwriting and a field visit to appreciate the role of insurance in the development of a local irrigation scheme.

Stay tuned for the upcoming event report for a more detailed summary.