AFRACA International Study Tour on Agriculture Risk Sharing Incentive Policies and Schemes: The Case of Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL)

Document Abstract

This concept note outlines an AFRACA International Study Tour scheduled for April 2025 in Ghana, focusing on agriculture risk sharing incentive policies and schemes, specifically the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL). The tour aims to enhance credit access for farmers and agribusinesses by exploring de-risking mechanisms, strengthening financial institutions' capacity, and fostering a deeper understanding of successful risk-sharing models. It emphasizes learning and adapting best practices in agricultural finance.