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CGAP's new analytical framework proposes ways financial service providers, development finance institutions, donors, and agribusinesses can best promote the type of retail financial innovation needed to close the agtech financing gap.
Women do 80% of the labor in India’s turmeric value chain, much of it grueling and manual. Solar dryers and peelers could ease this burden, improve quality, raise incomes, and build climate resilience with support from green finance tools.
AI-powered chatbots can be transformative for rural women by providing accessible, real-time agricultural advice, improving productivity, and fostering financial independence. Challenges must be addressed to ensure their full impact and inclusivity.
AI is everywhere. But can it boost rural women’s agricultural income? While not a silver bullet, AI can potentially create value for rural women in agriculture. We discuss 4 key areas where there is action and opportunity around AI for women in ag.
BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd. (BTFL) supports rural women with tailored loans, financial guidance, and a "phygital" approach, helping them build resilience and sustainable livelihoods despite the unique challenges they face.
Food security is a complex and multidimensional issue. CGAP's new framework aims to improve food security through inclusive finance by targeting key agricultural chains, AgTech, and tailored services for low-income communities.
Customer-centricity means understanding people's financial needs and realities. Sistema.bio in India uses this approach to offer affordable biodigesters to rural women, leveraging carbon credits.
In Côte d’Ivoire, Wi-Agri empowers women farmers with digital tools and on-the-ground support. By understanding the challenges rural Ivorian women face, Wi-Agri is able to design for them rather than around them.
CGAP, IDH, FSD Network & FSD Kenya are working with Hello Tractor as part of ABERA, which empowers rural women in agriculture. We aim to address gender and climate challenges while strengthening Hello Tractor's business and financial service links.