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Credit crunch hits MFIs

MICROFINANCE organisations said they expect slower growth and higher interest rates as the credit crunch hits foreign lenders who had been a key source of funding to local MFIs. The main threat, sources said, stems from the decrease in available capital as foreign backers trim their emerging market investments, leaving microfinancers less able to serve … Continue reading

Low interest rate and increase in loans are important to boost agriculture sector

Agriculture sector has expanded gradually thanks to productivity gains, reflecting an increase in the area under irrigation, the use of improved agricultural inputs and greater commercialization of farming. By the way, without financing, farmers cannot adjust to changing market conditions or capitalize on opportunities to commercialize their existing agriculture activities.