This new report, produced by Climate Focus in partnership with WWF Germany, presents the business case for smallholders to transition to sustainable farming practices, highlighting:
- barriers currently hindering smallholder uptake of sustainable farming practices in the region;
- the business case for smallholders’ sustainable transition, and viable entry points for finance streams;
- approaches for structuring finance schemes and de-risking investments;
- international case studies with innovative strategies for smallholder financing; and
- recommendations on how financial service providers and civil society organizations can facilitate this process.