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Introduction

     a)       UNCDF seeks to engage financial institutions (banks and microfinance institutions) that are capable of

1.       Developing agri-financing products suitable to meet needs of agribusinesses in Sierra Leone

2.       Scaling/diversifying loan portfolio into agricultural sector and lend at least $500,000 to agricultural sector over the next two years (2026-2027)

3.       Disbursing a special facility structured as a blend of loan and grant. The loan will be capitalized by the financial institution while the grant is funded by UNCDF.

4.       Monitoring use of funds to ensure that agribusinesses funded utilize the funds for intended purpose

      b)       Requirements  

 UNCDF seeks to work with legally established commercial banks and microfinance institutions in Sierra Leone whose internal policies align with the above objectives. The entities should be able to design, pilot and scale up agricultural financing products that target agri-MSMEs nationwide.

Q&A between UNCDF and Prospective Applicants: Date:4 November 2025; Time: 15.00 Sierra Leone time; Meeting Link

Documents :

Negotiation Document(s) (Before Accessing other negotiations Document(s), please click on this link)