14 March 2025. Investing in innovative solutions for nutrition-sensitive agriculture" Alima Keita, Co-founder Ciwara Capital: She shared the experience of an innovative fund owned and managed by Africans living in Europe to support small and medium enterprises in their origin country.

1. With those who are making
A lasting impact in Africa

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Ciwara Capital is an investment company created by
the African diaspora to finance the continent’s
growth, climate transition, and making impact.
This mission was made possible by the backing of
key financial and technical partners, including: IFAD
and I&P
We invest in equity and debt, in SMEs and startups to
support them in becoming regional champions.
The initiative brings together all investors wishing to
make a financial commitment in the sustainable
development of the African continent.

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SME SME
SME
SME
SME
SME
SMEs portfolio in MALI
Europe
Africa
Investments
Direct investment
Indirect investment
Financial Partners Technical Partnership
Malian Diaspora
Harnessing African diaspora’s investments with Strategic
Partnerships
EUR 200,000 RAISED FROM THE DIASPORA
3 INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNICATION,
EDUCATION AND AGRIFOOD SECTORS
700 JOBS SUPPORTED IN MALI
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ONBOARD DIASPORA
WHITE PAPER ON DIASPORA INVESTMENT
EU
2022

4. Investment Thesis
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WE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO A STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE AFRICA BY :
Building bridges and transforming the economic paradigm between the diaspora and the African continent
Creating value on the continent by supporting the private sector
Developing and enhancing local industries with sustainable practices for long-term growth
Contributing to a sustainable growth and transition in
Africa
Fostering the creation of decent, formal jobs and food security for all, women and men alike
Investment Ticket Size:
EUR 50 000 - 300 000
TECH
AGRIBUSINESS FINANCE ENERGY

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IMPACT AND CLIMATE CHANGE FOCUS: SOPROTRILAD
Investment in a rice production and processing company in Bamako with the aim to:
• support the company strengthens its working capital by enhancing its
production capacity and ensuring a stable supply of high quality, locally
sourced rice.
• provide agricultural input advances to secure supply and promote food
resilience
• create jobs throughout 160 cooperatives for local population and improve
financial inclusion
• Support in improving governance through shared-experiences and expertise
Prioritize agribusiness models that incorporate:
• Measures to anticipate natural disasters
• Support to producers to improve their cultural practices
• Measurement of their carbon intensity and guidance towards methods that
better preserve soil quality
• Promotion of using higher-quality inputs
• Circular economy or recycling business models and biodiversity
preservation
Supporting businesses that reduce carbon footprints, enhance soil health, and improve food security.
Encouraging agribusiness practices that mitigate natural disasters while promoting sustainable and
nutritious food production.
Prioritizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, including governance improvements
and exclusion policies for environmentally harmful sectors.
Our achievements in tackling local challenges:
Food and nutrition security and Climate transition

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www.ciwara-capital.com
Ciwara Capital
contact@ciwara-capital.com
Headquarters
5-6 esplanade Charles de Gaulle
Le Carillon
92 000 Nanterre