Partnerships

Mastercard Foundation BRIDGE-In Agriculture Programme

Mastercard Foundation BRIDGE-In Agriculture Programme

Zenith Bank Ghana in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is offering loans to Agriculture and Adjacent Agriculture sectors under the Building Resilience and Investing in the Development and Growth of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture (BRIDGE-in-Agriculture) Programme to the Ghanaian market, to help address the significant challenges facing the agriculture sector of Ghana. The BRIDGE-in Agriculture Programme aims to facilitate access to affordable capital as well as provide some risk guarantees to Financial Institutions to support SMEs in agriculture and adjacent sectors in Ghana. The programme will support and provide young people (at least 70% women) with the skills to secure dignified and fulfilling work.

Zenith Bank through this programme will offer SMEs in the Agric value chain and adjacent sectors the underlisted support:

·      Access to capital

·      Capacity building for SMEs

·      Ecosystem development

  • Primary agriculture (farmers and other agricultural producers): Small and commercial farming, farming cooperatives/farmer-based organizations, poultry & other livestock, aquaculture and fisheries.
  • Input suppliers: Wholesalers and retailers of agrochemicals (fertilizers, pesticides), seeds, livestock and animal feed. 
  • Agri-processing: Food processing, packaging, millers, bakers, factories/plants.  
  • Agri-equipment, machinery and logistics: Agricultural plants, machinery and equipment, storage and warehousing logistics, and transportation and haulage services.  
  • Trading: Exporters, aggregators, traders, market vendors, retailers of agricultural produce. 
  • Others: Agricultural research and development, AgriTech and precision agriculture, agricultural extension and advisory services and restaurant industry. 

For further information, kindly contact your Relationship Officer, visit the nearest Zenith Bank branch or call the Zenith Direct Customer Contact Centre on 0302-680884 or 0542-000111.

Alternatively, interested customers may apply by clicking the link below and choosing Zenith Bank as the preferred bank.

Bridge In Agriculture  i.e. https://bridgeinagric.com

The MSME Cashflow Lending Facility (Africa Guarantee Fund)

The MSME Cashflow Lending Facility (Africa Guarantee Fund)

As part of its efforts to support MSMEs in Ghana, Zenith Bank Ghana has partnered with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to provide accessible credit solutions to entrepreneurs through its Cashflow Lending Facility.

Through this collaboration, the Bank and AGF aim to alleviate the challenges of securing collateral, particularly for women-owned and women-led businesses as well sustainable businesses, where 70 percent of the collateral is absorbed by AGF and the women-owned and women-led businesses pay 30 percent of the collateral, thereby fuelling economic growth and fostering a conducive business environment. By offering tailored financial solutions and ongoing support, the Bank aims to enable businesses in Ghana reach their full potential.

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) LOAN

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) LOAN

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) is a Development Finance Institution (DFI) that has partnered with Zenith Bank Ghana. to provide customers with loans to fund medium to long-term projects. These loans have very competitive pricing to support the financing needs of our customers.

Zenith Bank Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and Small Corporates in the private sector, operating in key sectors of the economy.Women Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (WSMEs) are encouraged to also apply for DBG loans.

For further information, kindly contact your Relationship Officer, visit the nearest Zenith Bank branch or call the Zenith Direct Customer Contact Centre on 0302-680884 or 0542-000111.

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