Acumen launches $90m agri-resilience fund | The Express Tribune

Acumen Pakistan has launched a $90 million Agriculture Resilience Fund to support climate adaptation in the country’s agriculture sector, one of the most vulnerable to climate change.

The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Acumen Pakistan’s CEO and Country Head Dr Ayesha Khan and her team with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division on Tuesday.

According to an official statement, the Acumen team briefed the minister on the fund, which has been designed as a blended finance facility to strengthen food systems, promote smart farming practices, and enhance farmer resilience through targeted investments in agribusinesses. The finance minister welcomed the initiative, stressing that Pakistan’s agriculture-dependent economy faces severe risks from climate change. He said innovative financing models were critical for building adaptive capacity, improving food security, and protecting rural livelihoods.

Aurangzeb acknowledged Acumen’s continued commitment to Pakistan, noting its efforts to channel investment into sustainable development and climate resilience. He assured the government’s support for initiatives aligned with national priorities.

It was further shared that a high-level delegation of Acumen Board members and global investors will visit Pakistan next month. The delegation will hold meetings with key stakeholders in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi to explore opportunities in light of the country’s improving macroeconomic indicators.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working together for the development of a resilient and sustainable agriculture sector in Pakistan.