Call for EOIs in a Partial Credit Guarantee for financial institutions to mobilize financing to agricultural enterprises in Liberia

The Special Notice calls for Expressions of Interest from private financial institutions for a partial credit guarantee from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and United States Agency for International Development. The guarantee seeks to mobilize lending to agricultural micro, small, and medium enterprises in Liberia.

The partial credit guarantee aims to expand lending to agricultural enterprises in six Liberian counties. Interested financial institutions should submit Expressions of Interest by April 8, 2024 outlining strategies for utilizing guarantees of 50-70% on loans up to $10 million to qualify borrowers. Shortlisted applicants will undergo due diligence with signing of agreements estimated for March 2025. Eligible financial institutions must demonstrate capacity to expand lending to agricultural enterprises in the target regions. The partial credit guarantee intends to increase access to financing for agricultural micro, small, and medium enterprises in Liberia.