Financial inclusion — or access to finance — enables individuals or small businesses to leverage financial services and boost their business opportunities. In this episode, Lucia Zigiriza shares challenges and opportunities for financial inclusion in Rwanda, with examples of how a Feed the Future project has boosted financial inclusion for small livestock businesses.

Lucia Zigiriza is the Chief of Party for the Feed the Future Rwanda Orora Wihaze Activity. Lucia has over 15 years of experience in the agriculture sector working with various national and international organizations, with expertise in market systems, agribusiness, agricultural finance, private sector development, business development, post-harvest handling, and nutrition.