Financial Solutions Database

Field Descriptions for Financial Mechanism Mapping

Level

Indicates the geographical scope of the mechanism’s operations:

• National: Operates within a single country.
• Regional: Operates across two or more countries within the same region (e.g. Latin America or Africa).
• Global: Operates across multiple regions (e.g.,Latin America and Asia).

Country

Lists the countries where the mechanism is active. While the mapping focused on Brazil, Ecuador, DRC, Zambia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, many mechanisms may also operate in additional countries.

Commodities

Specifies which EUDR-covered commodities are supported by the mechanism.

Category

Classifies the mechanism by its type of financial solution:

• Rural credit: Public or private loans for rural agricultural producers, supporting investments in sustainable practices and productivity.
• Microcredit: Small-scale loans offered to low-income or informal producers, often without collateral, to improve access to inputs and tools.
• Green loan: Loans linked to environmental performance criteria, used to finance sustainable production systems.
• Blended finance: Use of concessional funds to attract private capital by reducing investment risks and costs in sustainable agricultural value chains.
• Grant: Non-repayable funding, often used for technical assistance, innovation pilots, or lowering entry barriers for smallholders.
• Guarantee: Risk-mitigation instruments that back loans or investments, typically accompanied by technical support from the implementing entity.
• PES (Payment for Ecosystem Services): Financial incentives for land users who maintain or enhance ecosystem services such as forest conservation or watershed protection.
• Results-based payment: Disbursement of funds tied to the achievement of specific, verifiable outcomes like certification or improved traceability.
• Green bond: Capital raised through debt instruments earmarked for environmentally sustainable investments, including in supply chain infrastructure.
• Equity & debt: Core financing structures—equity offers ownership capital, and debt provides repayable funding for farm-level or cooperative investment.
• Carbon market: Income-generating mechanisms based on verified emission reductions, often associated with REDD+ or land-use-based carbon projects.

Capital Source

Indicates whether the mechanism is funded by public, private, or mixed (public-private) sources.

Mechanism Name

The commercial or official name of the financial mechanism.

Total Amount

Indicates the total volume of capital associated with the mechanism, when disclosed. This information may vary significantly across mechanisms—some report the total invested to date, others the planned investment over a set time frame—making direct comparisons challenging.

Amount Breakdown

Provides further details on the composition of the total amount, when available. The level and type of disaggregation (e.g., by funding source, financial instrument, or target geography) vary depending on the mechanism’s reporting standards and transparency.

Technical Support

Specifies whether the mechanism offers technical assistance alongside financial support.

Deforestation-Relevant

Indicates whether the mechanism explicitly aims to support deforestation-free production systems.

Smallholder

Describes whether the mechanism directly targets smallholder farmers or does so indirectly through cooperatives or SMEs.

Gender Inclusion (Include gender aspects)

Highlights whether the mechanism promotes gender equality through its design or implementation.

References

Includes links to relevant documentation, websites, or publications related to the mechanism.

Government Agencies

This database offers a comprehensive strategic perspective on the financial mechanisms driving sustainable agriculture, particularly for smallholder farmers. It empowers policymakers to identify funding gaps, align public incentives, and coordinate more effectively with international donors. By showcasing successful initiatives, governments can scale proven solutions and develop policies that support producers while adhering to climate and deforestation objectives.

Banks

The platform presents finance models designed to mitigate risk and amplify impact. Public, private, and development banks can utilise the database to identify validated instruments and emerging approaches for sustainably financing smallholder agriculture. It supports the design of catalytic funding strategies and the expansion of green portfolios.

Investors

The database enables the identification of investment-ready, impact-aligned opportunities. It facilitates the discovery of blended finance structures, guarantees, and scalable programs across high-priority geographies. Investors focusing on climate, biodiversity, or rural livelihoods can connect with local partners and co-finance transformative solutions.

Multilateral Organisations and Donors

The platform enhances coordination and impact across forest and climate initiatives. It aids in identifying co-financing and technical assistance opportunities that align with international commitments, serving as a potent tool for shaping more intelligent and aligned funding programs.

Companies

This database supports the strengthening of supply chains while ensuring compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It highlights financial tools that assist suppliers in transitioning to sustainable production. Companies can co-finance initiatives, reduce risks, and meet traceability, due diligence, and zero-deforestation commitments.

SMEs, Cooperatives, and Producer Organisations

The platform directs small and medium enterprises, cooperatives, and producer organisations to financial resources and partnership opportunities that help strengthen operations and adhere to sustainability standards. It serves as a valuable tool for improving business planning, securing capital, and connecting producers to compliant markets.