Achieving zero hunger and reducing global carbon emissions by 45% in 2030 implies more targeted ‘green’ investments into the missing middle of agricultural value chains.
Funders and local financial intermediaries on the supply side of this equation, and agricultural SMEs and small producers on the demand side, continue to face challenges in disbursing or accessing green finance.

This publication explores possible approaches to address these challenges, including developing partnerships with local financial service providers (FSPs) and incentivizing the adoption of green finance by FSPs and agricultural SMEs.