PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

608585

Primary Business Area

Financial Institutions Group

Disclosure Date

Nov 24, 2025

Country

Honduras

Region

Latin America and the Caribbean

IFC Approval Date

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Estimated Total Budget

$328,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Dec 3, 2025

Project Estimated Start Date

May 1, 2024

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2026

Client Legal Name

BANHCAFE

Project Description

This engagement provides advisory support to strengthen financial institutions’ capacity to assess and develop agricultural lending solutions with climate-smart and agri-tech considerations. The work focuses on analyzing agricultural portfolios, assessing climate-related risks and opportunities, and identifying potential market segments for CSA-oriented products. In this diagnostic phase, BANHCAFE has been identified as a key client. Key activities include: -Reviewing lending frameworks and credit assessment practices in relation to CSA principles. -Identifying opportunities for tailored CSA financial solutions and potential pilot initiatives. -Mapping market needs, value propositions, and possible partnerships to support CSA lending. -Supporting initial capacity building for staff on CSA concepts, risk assessment, and product approaches. -Future IFC ESG advisory could be considered if a related investment moves forward. The outcomes of this diagnostic phase will provide strategic insights to guide the development of CSA-focused lending solutions, strengthen institutional capacities, and promote climate-resilient agricultural finance, primarily in Honduras but with potential regional relevance.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation