
Access to finance
is growing rapidly:
60% increase
in adults with access to at least one formal financial product, from 30% in 2013 to 48% in 2019.
Source: Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund


Agri-Finance
Agri-Finance is a critical component of a growing and inclusive agriculture sector. The landscape in Myanmar is rapidly changing as more players enter the market. However, very few banks offer financing for farmers, particularly those who have informal or no land rights. Meanwhile, financing for agribusinesses is largely limited to small amounts that are insufficient for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to make significant investments in their business.

Activities:
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Providing a situational report on the current landscape, opportunities and challenges.
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Implementing recommendations from experts.
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Engaging in policy dialogues with the relevant government agencies (Agriculture, Commerce, Finance & Planning).
WG Leads:
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Myanmar Micro-Finance Association (MMFA)
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Proximity Designs
Members:
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Myanmar Development Partner
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Agriculture and Farmer Federation of Myanmar (AFFM)
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Agri Pro Focus (APF) Myanmar
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Ar Yone Oo - Social Development Association
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Asiatic Agricultural Industries
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Australian Embassy
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BASF
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Burgundy Hills Company
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Central Cooperative Society (CCS)
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Centre for Economic and Social Development (CESD)
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DaNa Facility
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
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Ernst & Young Myanmar
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EU Myanmar Centre
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Golden Sunland
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Greenway Myanmar
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ICCO Cooperation Myanmar
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Impact Terra
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Livelihoods and Food Security Trust (LIFT)
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LOLC Myanmar
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Maha Agriculture Microfinance
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Myanmar Agribusiness Public Corporation (MAPCO)
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Mercy Corps
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Miaki Myanmar
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Myanmar Agricultural Development Bank (MADB)
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Myanma Awba Group
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Myanmar Agri-Tech
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Myanmar Corn Industrial Association (MCIA)
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Network for Environment and Economic Development (NEED) Myanmar
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One to Watch
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Seeds Energy Agro Group
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Sitepyo
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The Lost Tea Company
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Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH)
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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
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UMG Myanmar Group
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United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
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UTW (Myanmar)
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Village-Link
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Yoma Bank