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The Opportunity at the Nexus of Energy and Agriculture

This report includes research and insights derived from a program led by Factor[e] Ventures to accelerate development at the intersection of agriculture and energy in Africa. The program was funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and Windward Fund.

Media coverage:

CNBC Africa – How investing in energy can help boost agriculture mechanization in Africa

NextBillion – The Nexus of Agriculture and Energy in Africa: Five Lessons for Bridging the Ag-Energy Gap

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