SOWING THE SEEDS OF INNOVATION FOR SMALLHOLDER FINANCE

SOWING THE SEEDS OF INNOVATION FOR SMALLHOLDER FINANCE

Recommendations for reaping rewards from new technologies and non-financial delivery channels.

This study describes how these nascent collaborative business models are evolving rapidly, as providers learn by doing. However, we can now recognize some of the opportunities and risks these models present. From this analysis, we propose general insights on how to promote successful cross-industry partnerships and highlight specific steps that private and public-sector actors can follow to continue expanding access to rural and agricultural finance in a way that is viable for providers and customers.