Beyond collateral
…building a financial architecture for smallholder farmers
Appiah ADUBOFOUR
Ghana’s agricultural financing debate is often framed as a shortage of credit. Banks are urged to lend more, government is asked to provide guarantees, and farmers are encouraged to formalise their operations.
Published by Francis Buetey
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