Strengthening rural savings baks: driving economic development in rural communites

On August 31st, the Agrolíbano Foundation highlighted its efforts in economic development across 18 rural communities by strengthening 15 rural savings and credit banks. This work includes training and performance evaluation, benefiting 165 board members, over 70% of whom are women. In 2024, the Foundation will focus on improving information management, updating governing bodies, and enhancing transparency to foster community trust. These initiatives contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals by promoting financial inclusion, female leadership, local entrepreneurship, reducing the resource access gap, governance, and collaboration with other entities.