Agribusiness
Private investments in agribusiness play an important developmental role: using and processing local resources contributes to a high level of value added in the economy and creates jobs. It also brings about technological improvements in production methods with the attendant productivity growth and greater compliance with environmental and social standards.
DEG designs and finances projects in agribusiness, forestry and food. It invests in companies that
- grow and process agricultural products for the domestic or foreign market,
- have specialized in the production, processing and distribution of agricultural and forestry raw materials,
- are planning to set up and extend production facilities in this sector.
A decisive yardstick for DEG commitment is compliance with international environmental standards, particularly for production enterprises in the primary sector.
Finance is long-term with average loan periods of six to ten years and repayment arrangements also take account of natural production and market price cycles.
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