Pollen
Project Overview
About
Poor access to financial services means that many farmers in Zambia are unable to obtain funds to invest in yield-increasing upgrades Pollen enables farmers to carry out financial transactions by providing a blockchain-based payment infrastructure and affordable micro-loans, offering an alternative to traditional cash-based systems. The model decentralizes the village banking process, letting farming cooperatives set-up and manage their own digital banks. It provides impactful opportunities for farmers to access bundled agribusiness services, discounted farming inputs, crop price indexes, livestock service and weather forecasts.
Team
Chiyanika Nakasamu
Copperbelt University
Chiyanika Nakasamu, a financial analyst and entrepreneur holds a degree in Banking & Finance from the Copperbelt University. He is the co-founder and executive director of Fourth Line Limited, an agribusiness investing and empowering farming communities in Zambia through innovative Agri-solutions. He has a strong background in finance & accounting, data analysis and digital technology innovation
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