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A 4-degree increase in temperature is expected to reduce 28% of rice production and 68% of wheat production Thus, proper utilization of climate funds in the agriculture sector is crucial.
LightCastle Partners is supporting iDE on the CSISA-MEA project to enhancing productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector in Bangladesh through innovative mechanization and extension strategies.
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The last of the three-part case study on the SMART Blended Finance Program illuminates the significance of market accessibility for MSMEs and discusses how the program promoted MSMEs to a wider audience.
Bangladesh faces a severe water crisis, with 50% of its population lacking safe drinking water, and it’s exploring blended finance to address funding challenges as donor support declines with its change in LDC status.
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This part sets the scene for MSMEs’ financial needs and explains how the blended finance program helped them overcome the financial barrier to seeking financial assistance from conventional banking institutions.
Ivdad Ahmed Khan Mojlish, Managing Director at LightCastle Partners, shares some of his perspectives from leading the SMART Blended Finance Program that aimed to enhance financial inclusion, market accessibility, and business knowledge among MSMEs in Bangladesh.
The B-SkillFUL Program, funded by the Embassy of Switzerland and implemented by Swisscontact, aims to enhance the well-being of impoverished and disadvantaged workers in Bangladesh.
The final automation dialogue under the Bunon 2030 initiative explored sustainable automation in Bangladesh’s RMG sector, emphasizing upskilling, gender inclusion, and financial access for transformation.
Agri-Tech enterprises are changing the sustainable agriculture landscape in Bangladesh by introducing innovative and technology-driven practices.
MFS service agents have become critical facilitators of the growth in digital finance inclusion, especially for vulnerable communities. Mobile Financial Service agents provide comprehensive product portfolio alongside the quick adoption of services, high scalability, and reach.
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