(JUBA) – Stanbic Bank South Sudan has announced that its regional executive, Sammy Mathai, will appear live on Gukena FM on Thursday, 28 August, at 7:00 a.m. to discuss how financing is fuelling growth in agriculture.
The radio session will focus on how farmers, producers and suppliers can access credit and financial solutions to expand operations, increase productivity and strengthen supply chains. Stanbic Bank said the event will showcase examples from across East Africa, while also highlighting opportunities for South Sudan’s growing agribusiness sector.
Agriculture is seen as a key growth area for South Sudan, with vast fertile land and water resources that remain underutilised. Stanbic Bank has expressed interest in supporting initiatives that could help the country strengthen food security, reduce imports and promote commercial farming.
Event Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Live Radio Discussion: Agribusiness Financing |
| Speaker | Sammy Mathai, Executive, Stanbic Bank |
| Date | Thursday, 28 August 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 a.m. East Africa Time |
| Station | Gukena FM |
| Topic | How Strategic Financing Fuels Growth for Farmers, Producers and Suppliers |
How Financing Supports Agriculture in South Sudan
| Financing Area | Example | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Inputs | Credit for fertilisers, seeds | Higher yields and improved food security |
| Machinery | Loans for tractors, irrigation | Increased efficiency and productivity |
| Markets | Trade finance for suppliers | Better farm to market linkages |
| Resilience | Risk financing, insurance | Reduced vulnerability to shocks |
| Agribusiness | Capital for cooperatives and SMEs | Expansion of value chains and exports |
Stanbic Bank South Sudan has positioned itself as a major financial partner for both large and small businesses in South Sudan where the formal financial sector remains largely untapped.
The bank has said that building tailored credit solutions for farmers and agri-suppliers is critical to transforming the country’s food production and creating jobs across rural areas.
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