The Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) was set up by the Government of Uganda (GoU) in partnership with Commercial Banks, Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), Micro Deposit Taking Institutions (MDIs) and Credit Institutions all referred to as Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). The Scheme’s operations started in October 2009, with the aim of facilitating the provision of medium and long term financing to projects engaged in Agriculture and Agro processing, focusing mainly on commercialization and value addition.
Loans under the ACF are disbursed to farmers and agro-processors through the PFIs at more favorable terms than are usually available under conventional loans. The scheme is administered by the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and its operations are guided by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by all the stakeholders. The GOU is represented by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED). The scheme operates on a refinance basis in that the PFIs disburse all the loan amount required by a client and seek for a re-imbursement from BOU.
Yako Bank, therefore is privileged and proud to be part of this facility and we are open to all those who wish to be part of this facility. Visit any of our branches to get started.
