# Nile River State launches financing for farm inputs and solar power

> Sudan News Agency reported that a financing portfolio worth about 35 billion Sudanese pounds was launched in Nile River State on October 17 with seven banks participating. It targets about 20,000 farmers and producers.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T19:46:04+00:00
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The portfolio covers financing for solar-energy solutions and agricultural production inputs. The source links it to the Central Bank of Sudan’s state-level financing portfolio initiative and describes a goal of widening producers’ access to finance.

## Data

### Nile River State launches farm-input and solar-finance portfolio

SUNA reported the October 17 launch of a seven-bank portfolio targeting about 20,000 farmers and producers.

Methodology: These are the portfolio size and intended reach reported by the source; they do not show disbursement or production outcomes.

| Indicator | Amount as reported | Number of banks | Target number of people | Basis and scope | Source release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio size | About 35 billion Sudanese pounds (SDG) |  |  | Announced financing portfolio; not an amount disbursed | 2026-10-17 |
| Participating banks |  | 7 |  | Participating banks | 2026-10-17 |
| Target farmers and producers |  |  | 20000 | Approximate target beneficiaries; not people already reached | 2026-10-17 |

Sources: <https://suna.sd/posts/oaly-nhr-alnyl-yshhd-tdshyn-mhfth-tmoyl-altak-alshmsy-omdkhlat-alantag-alzraaay> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/sudan-nile-river-solar-agriculture-finance-portfolio-2026-10-17/data/sudan-nile-river-solar-agriculture-finance-portfolio-2-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/sudan-nile-river-solar-agriculture-finance-portfolio-2026-10-17/data/sudan-nile-river-solar-agriculture-finance-portfolio-2-data?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Sudan News Agency (SUNA)](<https://suna.sd/posts/oaly-nhr-alnyl-yshhd-tdshyn-mhfth-tmoyl-altak-alshmsy-omdkhlat-alantag-alzraaay>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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