Our principles
As a network, SAFIN is designed to be partner-led in all its activities, and to have a flexible agenda that responds to emerging priorities and opportunities. Partners engage with each other based on the following principles:
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Equality
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Inclusiveness
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Active listening and respect
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Proactive sharing of knowledge and information
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Mutual accountability
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Leveraging and adding value to existing initiatives
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Commitment to making a tangible difference towards the SAFIN vision.
Partners are led by a Steering Committee that represents the diversity of actors involved in the network and the broader ecosystem. The Committee provides overall direction, monitors progress, and advises and supports the Secretariat on resource mobilization.
A Secretariat housed at IFAD plays a convening, facilitating, and championing role for the network and for the Steering Committee.
Our Steering Committee
Amanda Fernandez
Director, Natural Resource Finance Facilities
Palladium
Claude Torre
Project Manager for Agriculture and Rural Development
Agence Française de Développement
Arindom Datta
Executive Director- Rural & Development Banking and Advisory
Rabobank India
Jojo Romeo Ebron
Manager, Cooperative Development Program
Asian Farmers Association
Ayodeji Balogun
Chief Executive Officer
AFEX Commodities Exchange
Norbert Tuyishime
Programme Officer
East African Farmers Federation
Our Secretariat
Bettina Prato
Senior Coordinator
Chiara Satta
Administrative Assistant
Emily Kitongo
Knowledge Management Analyst
Michael von During
Technical Specialist
Our donors
Our work is possible thanks to the generous support of our donors.
