Friday
July 25
2025

Swedfund Invests $10 Million to Support MSME Lending in East and Southern Africa

The investment aims to address persistent barriers to finance in these countries, where small businesses often lack access to formal credit. The loan is expected to help businesses grow and create decent jobs, with a particular focus on women-owned enterprises and climate-resilient agriculture.

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Source: Farmers Review Africa (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Agriculture, Finance
Tags
development finance, financial inclusion, gender equality, lending, MSMEs, smallholder farmers, women entrepreneurs