Growing together: Integrating farmers into value chains with sustainable finance

Growing together: Integrating farmers into value chains with sustainable finance
Who can participate in the project?

Kyrgyz Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the production, processing, storage, supply and maintenance of agricultural machinery and technological equipment, or in the provision of services to Value Chain participants, in the supply of agricultural products to final consumers, as well as enterprises providing services and necessary components for the production and processing of agricultural products can participate in the project.

How can I get funding under the project?

Project funds for lending are available to participants in agricultural value chains through the Project’s partner commercial banks. You can apply for a loan by contacting the following Project partner banks: [This information will be provided soon]

Information on loan terms and conditions can be obtained from partner commercial banks, the Project website and/or by contacting +996755571557 or emailing Avcfproject.kg@gopa-afc.de.

Can I get funding for the purchase of equipment?

Yes, if you are a member of an agricultural Value Chain and/or cluster. The Project provides lending through the Project’s partner banks for investment purposes, purchase of equipment and agricultural machinery with loan terms of up to 7 years and for replenishment of working capital.

Does the project apply only to Kyrgyz enterprises?

Yes, participants must be owners of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) registered in the Kyrgyz Republic, involved in production, processing, provision of services to agriculture and distribution of agricultural products produced in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Does the project help to pass the certification of product quality?

Yes, the Project includes activities aimed at assisting agricultural processors in implementing international quality standards for the processing, storage and marketing of agricultural products.

What other technical support for the project can I get besides access to credit facilities?

The Project provides support for preparation of documents and business plan to access credit facilities.

What do I need to get a loan?

To receive a loan, your enterprise must be a member of any agricultural VC, be profitable and creditworthy, and the investment project must meet the Project criteria. The loan application and proper documents must be submitted to any of the Project partner banks.