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Opportunities and Challenges for Scaling Commodity-Backed Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa

Opportunities and Challenges for Scaling Commodity-Backed Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (Oct. 2024) analyses the potential for scaling commodity-backed working capital loans for agri-SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa. Based on a survey of 23 financial institutions across nine countries, the study provides a detailed assessment of the current state of commodity-backed financing.

The research highlights the key drivers and barriers financial institutions face in expanding this model, offering insights for stakeholders seeking to unlock more effective and scalable finance solutions for agri-SMEs.

Research by Samawati Capital Partners and Jack Luft.