Impact-driven Institution
Financing a future where rural livelihoods improve
We provide access to finance and capacity building to help rural communities thrive through sustainable agriculture and renewable energy
Who We Are
RDF Ghana LBG is an impact-driven institution dedicated to providing access to finance for agriculture and renewable energy value chains in Ghana.
We combine financing, risk-sharing, and technical assistance to increase incomes, build climate resilience, and drive economic inclusion across rural Ghana.
Learn more about usWhat We Do
We promote access to finance for rural-based MSMEs, with a strong emphasis on empowering women and youth in agriculture.
Providing liquidity to power inclusive lending
Dedicated funding facilities that provide on-lending capital to financial institutions and SMEs serving agricultural value chains and renewable energy markets.
Reducing risk to unlock private capital
Partial credit guarantees that cover up to 50% of losses on eligible loan portfolios (principal only) extended by partner financial institutions.
Building capacity for long-term, sustainable growth
Tailored support that strengthens the systems, skills, and readiness of both intermediaries and beneficiaries.
Our Impact
30+
Partners
GHS 150M+
Capital Deployed
30,000+
Beneficiaries
57%
Women Beneficiaries
12,000+
Climate Beneficiaries Supported
From smallholder farmers to women agro-traders, our impact reaches the communities that need it most.
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Behind every number is a story of transformation. From grain farmers and shea butter processors in the north to cocoa farmers in the west, these are amongst the beneficiaries RDF serves.
Issah Azaratu Mopaga
Issah began her journey as a small-scale foodstuff trader through her community's VSLA. Through RDF and Tradeline's partnership, she accessed credit to expand her business, diversify into snack production, and enrol her daughter in senior high school.
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Gifty Awini
Originally a maize farmer, Gifty ventured into sorghum with support from Oyster Agribusiness. From 11 bags on 1 acre, she now farms 10 acres — and has used her income to purchase land for her family.
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Abdulai Bawiseh
Abdulai expanded his maize farm from one to two acres through input financing via Fidelity Bank and Degas Ltd. He purchased a motorbike that now supports both his farming and a complementary trading business.
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Khadijat Salifu
Khadijat expanded her maize cultivation from 1 to 3 acres and used the income to rent a shop for her dressmaking business — demonstrating how young women can drive economic transformation through agribusiness.
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Partners
Sustainable Development Goals
Our work contributes directly to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Gender Equality
Clean Energy
Decent Work
Reduced Inequalities
Climate ActionWhether you are a financial institution, agribusiness, or MSME in the agriculture and renewable energy sectors, we are here to help.
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