Reviving the Natural Rubber Sector for Economic Growth: GIRSAL’s Contribution to the Sector
The rubber sector is a key component of Ghana’s economy, significantly contributing to the nation’s export revenues. In 2022 alone, exports of Technically Specified Rubber (processed natural rubber that has been graded to meet specific quality standards, for industrial use) and natural rubber sheets brought in approximately USD 131.3 million, according to data from the […]
Building Expertise: Feedback from GIRSAL and DBG’s Agricultural Lending Training Programs for Financial Institutions
GIRSAL and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) have joined forces to enhance the understanding of Ghana’s agricultural sector among financial institutions. This initiative aims to bridge the knowledge gap, facilitating better access to agricultural loans and improving loan assessment efficiency, which is crucial for the growth of agribusinesses. GIRSAL’s Agriculture and Agribusiness Lending Course […]
GIRSAL and DBG Extend Partnership to Boost Agricultural Financing for Growth and Self-Reliance
To stimulate additional financing for the agricultural sector, GIRSAL and Development Bank Ghana (DBG) have extended their partnership for an additional three years. This collaboration aims to accelerate lending to agribusinesses within key value chains, advancing Ghana’s goals of food security, import substitution, and increased foreign exchange earnings. Together, DBG and GIRSAL will provide long-term […]