To support Africa’s self-sufficiency in agriculture, DFC committed $3 million in project development support to help Millennial Potash advance development of Africa’s first-ever potash mine, located in northern Gabon at the site of a large potash deposit.
A DFC investment is supporting agri-tech platforms designed to help millions of farmers access vital information and enabling the purchase of seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs needed to enhance their yields and expand their market reach.
A DFC loan guaranty will help Orabank Niger increase lending to SMEs in the agriculture, livestock, and food value chain sectors, which currently account for just one percent of the bank’s portfolio.