Key facts
- Implementing Partner:
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
- Guarantee volume:
up to €110 million
- Global Gateway areas of partnership:
Climate and Energy
- Sectors:
Agrifood systems
- Geographical focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Neighbourhood, Western Balkans, Türkiye
- Type of support provided:
Financing, Technical assistance
- Types of investments:
Lending to MSMEs and corporate in the agri-food value chain, guarantees
- Investment period:
Open for investments until 7 November 2027
- Technical assistance:
up to €5 million
Description
TERRA serves to accelerate the transition toward sustainable agrifood systems through integrated capacity building and enhanced access to innovative finance. Developing sustainable agrifood systems is a critical step to achieve the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. Agrifood systems represent a major source for employment, serve as a contributor to public health through improved nutrition and are an entry-point for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems.
To support the transition of agrifood systems, TERRA will provide de-risking solutions (portfolio guarantees, financing, amortizing loans) to financial institutions (local banks and local microfinance institutions), local corporates, MSMEs, cooperatives, agrifood companies, and savings and credit-cooperatives (SACCOs).
How can businesses and investors get involved?
If you are an investor with an interest in this guarantee program, we recommend getting in touch directly with the CDP.
Contact: infopa
cdp [dot] it (infopa[at]cdp[dot]it)
About CDP
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) supports sustainable development in Italy and globally. The institution promotes inclusive growth, climate action, and economic resilience in partner countries. Operating alongside international financial institutions and development banks, CDP finances infrastructure, private sector development, food security, and the green-digital transformation.