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The Agri-SME Learning Collective provides a practical model for segmenting agricultural small and medium enterprises (agri-SMEs) to better match them with appropriate support. This guidance helps capital providers build more investment-ready enterprises and enhances risk assessment through deeper insight into SME needs and growth trajectories.

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Improving Targeting of Agri-SMEs with appropriate Business Development Services and Technical Assistance

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8 May 2025

Agri-SME segmentation helps capital providers match impactful technical assistance to the enterprises they invest in. This guidance note from the Agri-SME Learning Collective outlines a practical model for segmenting agri-SMEs and aligning them with the most suitable support.

How this guide supports capital providers:

  • Builds more investment-ready enterprises
  • Enhances risk assessment by providing deeper insight into SME needs and growth trajectories
Improving targeting of agri smes
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