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Savings and Retail Banking in Africa: A Case Study on Digital Platforms Serving the Agricultural Sector

This case study looks at a variety of African agricultural platform providers and more closely at three platform models: bank-led, fintech-led and telco-led.

Slide Deck

Financial Solutions for Women in Rural and Agricultural Livelihoods

This research provides insights on the disproportionate need and strategic opportunity for improving the lives and livelihoods of rural women.

Slide Deck

Women in Rural and Agricultural Livelihoods (WIRAL): Review and Synthesis of Literature and Leading Experience

This document synthesizes research conducted and key learnings to date regarding women in rural and agricultural livelihoods incorporating the work of the five core partners convened to further the WIRAL research agenda.

Paper

Agricultural Finance Africa – Coaching Programme Guidance Notes

This guide aims to share the experience accumulated by FAO and ADA from 2017 to 2021 during the coaching program implementation, designed to improve smallholder farmers' access to funding in agricultural value chains.

FinDev Blog

Can Insurance Make Small-Scale Solar Energy More Accessible?

Small-scale solar installations have been an important innovation to bring electricity to remote areas, but they face many risks which jeopardize their ability to provide a continuous energy supply. 

News

Agricultural Bank of Egypt Launches New Facilities Through ‘Bab Rizq’ Program

The step is part of the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) initiative to promote financial inclusion for farmers, on the occasion of Egyptian Farmer’s Day.

News

Symbiotics Launches First 100% Agricultural Green Bond in India with Samunnati

Symbiotics has arranged with Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Private Limited (“Samunnati”) its first Green Bond whereby the proceeds of $4.6 million in local currency equivalent are fully allocated towards climate smart agriculture.

News

IFC Supports ProducePay to Improve Mexican Farmers' Access to Finance and Global Supply Chains

The investment will help reduce traditional banking costs and improve supply chains boosting financial access, productivity and exports.

FinDev Webinar

Investing in Agricultural Finance During COVID-19

A case study on access to capital for early-stage entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains

External Webinar

Is There a Business Case for Digital Financial Services for Women Farmers?

In this webinar, three financial service providers and their technical assistance providers shared insights on customer research process, their challenges, and results from their engagements.