Inclusive Finance webinar by IFAD and Rabo Partnerships

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Rabo Partnerships have joined forces to execute the Inclusive Financial Ecosystem for Food Systems Transformation (IFE-FST) - a bold initiative aimed at bridging the financing gap for smallholder farmers in Asia and Latin America through National Development Banks (NDBs). Additionally, the initiative includes a knowledge dissemination component to share lessons learned with and between NDBs beyond the project scope.

The webinar served as a first platform to share these lessons, drawing nearly 300 registrations from more than 65 organizations worldwide, including leaders from National Development Banks (NDBs), governments, multilaterals, policymakers, and impact investors. This global turnout underscores the growing commitment to advancing financial inclusion and building resilient economies.

In the webinar participants have been inspired by how NDBs are driving financial inclusion globally and have seen scalable solutions for creating inclusive financial ecosystems. These insights aim to inspire new ideas and collaborative actions among stakeholders committed to unlocking opportunities for underserved communities.

Missed the live sessions? Watch the full webinar recordings here:

Webinar Unite to Unlock Inclusive Finance - morning session

Webinar Unite to Unlock Inclusive Finance - afternoon session

Key Highlights from the Webinar:

Landbank Philippines – Video presentation on AgriSenso Plus and ASCEND, a flexible working capital facility for farmers.

Agribank Vietnam – Showcased their innovative Group Lending Product designed to empower rural communities.

FINAGRO Colombia – Introduced DECISION, a digital loan application tool streamlining access to finance for small-scale farmers.

FIRA Mexico – Presented FONAGA, a guarantee mechanism that enhances credit availability for farmers.

BDP Bolivia – Demonstrated a solution combining digital weather alerts with technical assistance for farmers.

“We were pleasantly surprised by the high level of interest in this webinar and very thankful for the innovative solutions shared by the National Development Banks.” said David Gerbrands – CEO a.i. of Rabo Partnerships. “The most powerful way to learn from each other is by sharing best practices openly. Because when knowledge travels, progress accelerates.”

Rabobank Partnerships remains committed to fostering dialogue and collaboration that drive inclusive growth. Stay connected for upcoming initiatives and resources designed to turn these ideas into action.

About IFAD

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized United Nations agency and international financial institution that works to eradicate poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. It focuses on empowering small-scale farmers and rural communities through investments in agriculture, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth.

About Rabo Partnerships

Rabo Partnerships works globally to create innovative financial solutions that promote sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.