Systems Strengthening for BDS Provision and Access to Finance for Agricultural SMEs in Nigeria
This new project is aimed at strengthening Business Development Service performance and service delivery to agri-SMEs and Farmer-Producer Organisations.
Agricultural SMEs Development in Nigeria
Project Objectives
Improve the Business Development Service ecosystem functioning in Nigeria to enhance Agri-SMEs productivity and access to financial services.
Increased capacity of Business Development Service providers to service inclusive market actors (MSMEs) and SHF.
Increased use of Business Development Service, financial services, and market data/information by inclusive market actors and SHF especially women and youth.
Activities & Events
Target Beneficiaries
Agric-SMEs
Small and medium enterprises in agriculture sector, focusing on women and youth-led businesses
Business Development Service Providers
Organizations providing business support services to agricultural enterprises
Financial Institutions/Investors
Banks, microfinance institutions, and investors supporting agricultural financing
Collaborating Institutions
Kaduna Business School (KBS)
Educational partner providing business training and development
SMEDAN
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria