Main International Trading Company SRL (Mainter S.R.L.), a company dedicated to the import and distribution of agro-inputs in the main productive areas of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, obtained financing of 3 million dollars from IDB Invest.

By supporting Mainter’s growth through the financing of its imports of agrochemical inputs, the deal will improve the financing conditions for the purchase of agro-inputs for SME producers in general and women-led SME in particular. It will also contribute to the strengthening of the agricultural value chain, and will promote the dissemination of sustainable agricultural practices, as well as the adoption and transfer of new technology.

IDB Invest will provide technical advice to Mainter to improve its credit policies aimed at SME producers, in order to understand and optimally manage environmental, social and governance risks. The technical advisory has a second component aimed at strengthening the training processes for SME clients and producers, with a gender lens, on issues of sustainable production practices, agricultural business management and use of technology.

This operation is expected to contribute to four of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12).