Meeting the demand for sustainable agri-business

The world’s growing world population and the effects of climate change are putting pressure on land and natural resources. Now, more than ever, low-income countries require investment in agriculture. Oikocredit’s global head of agriculture, Frank Rubio, explains Oikocredit’s role in investing in sustainable agricultural enterprises.

Oikocredit International facts & figures

Oikocredit’s facts and figures for the second quarter of 2015 have been published. This also includes two stories about our latest deals in Central America. In Q2, we disbursed a loan to a cooperative bank in El Salvador to finance micro and small entrepreneurs, and in Mexico we provided a loan to a fair trade and organic honey producer.

Coffee and reconciliation in Rwanda

Earlier this year, investor relations and social performance director, Ging Ledesma, visited Rwandan coffee producer, Rusizi Specialty Coffee. Ging shares her experience visiting the country office as well as the impact this new partner is making on its community.

Future bright for Manduvirá’s refinery

In early 2014, Paraguayan organic and fair trade sugar producer, Manduvirá, opened its very own sugar refinery. Now, almost 18 months on, the cooperative’s refinery continues to play an important role in the community and international market.

Preparing for disaster and climate change effects

Natural disasters and the effects of climate change often impact low-income earners and the agriculture sector the most. In the Philippines, some of the worst hit communities have received training from Oikocredit to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster.