Banco de Fomento Agrope­cuario (BFA)

Banco de Fomento Agropecuario (BFA) is a state-owned agricultural development bank in El Salvador specializing in financing the country's agricultural and livestock sectors. As an official credit institution, BFA operates as a decentralized entity under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, with joint governance by the state and private sector through cooperative associations, agricultural trade associations, and professional organizations. The bank focuses on promoting agricultural productivity, supporting food security, and providing financial services to rural communities and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) throughout El Salvador.