Structured Asset Financing

Facility for farm equipment, aiding smallholder farmers' productivity

Deal Contribution

Structured a comprehensive financing deal for a large-scale agricultural mechanization project, emphasizing the procurement of modern tractors and equipment. This included coordination with farmers' cooperatives to understand their specific needs and equipment preferences.
Arranged the necessary funding by blending local and international financial sources, ensuring the project's financial viability. This involved liaising with government entities to tap into available guarantee schemes, enhancing the security and attractiveness of the funding.
Developed the financing structure leveraging a government-backed guarantee scheme, which included a risk-mitigating buyback option from the tractor and equipment vendors.
Coordinated closely with these vendors to align the terms of the buyback provision, ensuring long-term sustainability and operational efficiency for the farmers

IMPACT

Empowering Smallholder Farmers:

Facilitates a leasing model for agricultural equipment, enabling farmers to access and share high-quality tractors, reducing the financial burden of direct purchase.

Community Collaboration and Resource Sharing:

Encourages a communal approach to agriculture, where farmers can collaborate and share resources, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Sustainable Agricultural Practices:

Promotes sustainable farming by providing access to modern, efficient equipment, contributing to higher yields and more sustainable agricultural practices.

Economic Enhancement in Rural Areas:

The availability of leased equipment is expected to boost agricultural output, directly impacting income generation and economic growth in rural communities.