About
Rabo Foundation, the social fund of Rabobank, is dedicated to the uplift of smallholder farmers by furthering their access to finance, markets, knowledge, and networks. Working across 22 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, Rabo Foundation has several innovative instruments to further access to finance by way of direct loans, credit guarantees, and technical assistance. They have been pioneers in the Indian blended finance landscape, working with several financial institutions, banks, non-banking financial institutions, start-ups, and ag-fin-techs in furthering access to finance in the smallholder agri-value chain.
Project Focus
In partnership with the Ikea Foundation and Shell Foundation and co-funded through FCDO Catalysing Agriculture by Scaling Energy Ecosystems (CASEE) funding, Rabo Foundation helped develop a guarantee from DFC to leverage $55 million of debt financing in the Indian agri-energy ecosystem. A technical assistance facility was also established to further enable the ecosystem’s growth.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026
FCDO
Fostering Innovation
Smallholder Farmers
East Africa
Post-Harvest Processing
How solar irrigation is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya – lessons and the road ahead
Solar-powered irrigation is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya build resilience to climate shocks, improve nutrition, and reduce post-harvest losses.
28th January 2026