Private Sector Window

The GAFSP Private Sector Window uses blended finance solutions and concessional funding to support projects that improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the world’s poorest countries.

It invests across the entire food supply chain — from farm inputs, logistics, and storage to processing and financing — with a focus on early-stage agribusiness projects that have strong potential for development impact.

Split-screen graphic showing two statistics related to projects funded by the Private Sector Window. On the left, a close-up of a hand holding soil with text overlay: “2.1 million farmers reached through projects funded by the Private Sector Window.” On the right, a person with long hair outdoors, with text overlay: “351,000 women reached through projects funded by the Private Sector Window.”

Partnering with the IFC

Working alongside the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, we:

Use blended finance to invest in projects that may not attract commercial funding due to high perceived risks.
Co-invest GAFSP funding alongside IFC funding, but with more affordable terms to address market failures.
Support early-stage and higher-risk projects in IDA and fragile or conflict-affected states that have high potential for development impact.

This approach allows us to partner with companies that integrate smallholder farmers into their value chains — improving access to markets, financing, and storage while raising incomes and production.

Infographic explaining blended finance: donor funding attracts private investment into high-impact projects like improving farming, food security, and climate resilience.

Beyond Finance: Building Capacity

We recognize that finance alone isn’t enough for sustainable private sector development.
That’s why we also provide:

Technical support and advisory services through IFC’s Advisory Services.
On-the-ground training for businesses and farmers to improve productivity and strengthen standards.
Guidance to reduce risks and mitigate climate change impacts.

The Private Sector Window is generously funded by the governments of Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Private Sector Window Portfolio Snapshot

These charts show how GAFSP’s resources are distributed across regions and project types, giving a snapshot of the scale and focus of our private sector window grant portfolio.

Our Impact Stories

These short videos showcase how the GAFSP Private Sector Window is helping empower smallholder farmers and agribusinesses through innovative partnerships with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Explore impact stories from Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Bangladesh—where blended finance is driving sustainable agricultural growth and resilience.

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Changing Lives Publication

Insights into how investments made possible by the GAFSP Private Sector Window are helping change the lives of farmers worldwide.

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Partner With Us

Are you part of a corporation, foundation, government agency, multilateral organization, or development institution working in agriculture, agribusiness, or agri-finance? We welcome the opportunity to collaborate on innovative solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Contact:
Mr. Niraj H. Shah
Principal Investment Officer, Program Manager
GAFSP Private Sector Window
nshah1@ifc.org

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