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

Esther Penunia
Secretary General
Asian Farmers Association

Ayodeji Balogun
Chief Executive Officer
AFEX Commodities Exchange

Norbert Tuyishime
Programme Officer
East African Farmers Federation
Our Secretariat

Frank Rubio
Senior Coordinator,
Ad-Interim

Chiara Satta
Administrative Assistant

Emily Kitongo
Knowledge Management Analyst

Michael von During
Technical Specialist