Programme Overview
The Agribusiness Accelerate Initiative (AAI) is a regional programme jointly implemented by AICC Africa and Musika (Zambia) with support from NORAD. It strengthens rural agribusinesses including agrodealers, aggregators, transporters, and service providers as catalysts for inclusive agricultural growth.
AICC Africa was awarded the MCCCI SME Promoter of the Year 2019 for its outstanding work through AAI in building the capacity of over 800 rural SMEs across Malawi.
800+
SMEs Supported
2019
MCCCI Award Year
NORAD
Key Funder
Regional
Programme
Objectives
- Strengthen rural agribusinesses as catalysts for inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth
- Build capacity of agrodealers, aggregators, transporters, and other rural service providers
- Create last-mile market linkages between rural SMEs and smallholder farmers
- Improve business management skills, financial literacy, and access to finance for rural SMEs
- Facilitate regional learning and knowledge exchange between Malawi and Zambia
Target Group
- Rural agrodealers — input and output dealers serving farming communities
- Agricultural aggregators — buyers and traders linking farmers to markets
- Transport and logistics SMEs serving agricultural value chains
- Agricultural service providers — mechanics, irrigation technicians, and consultants