USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development is giving a loan of seven million dollars to South Sudan’s farmers in partnership with Equity Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank, and Finance South Sudan.
USAID Mission Director Kevin Mullally said USAID is already working to build the skills of small-scale farmers and businesses.
He added that with better access to credit, those farmers can apply those skills toward improving production, efficiency, and market reach.
The seven million dollars will complement existing USAID agricultural projects in Eastern, Western, and Central Equatoria and Jonglei states.