Rabo Development

The Rabo Development initiative was launched in 2004. Its aim is to help a number of rural banks in developing countries grow into fully-fledged 'Rabobanks'. Over the next few years, the activities will focus on a limited number of countries including China and several East African countries. Rabo Development invests in these banks by acquiring minority interests. In addition, it provides management support and technical assistance, e.g. by seconding Rabobank staff on a temporary basis. Internationally, Rabobank Group takes its full social responsibility by providing access to financial services for the rural population in developing countries. In so doing, Rabobank Group can make an important contribution to the economic development of these countries and to the financial emancipation of their populations.