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GP ARIZ ASALA TAP
Proparco has allocated an ARIZ portfolio guarantee to the Palestinian microfinance institution Asala for the development of its activity with women and young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
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GP ARIZ ACME HAITI
Proparco has allocated an ARIZ portfolio guarantee for micro, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to ACME SA, Haiti’s main microfinance institution.
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Janngo Capital
Proparco invests via FISEA+ in the Janngo Capital Start-ups Fund, which aims to support pan-African technology start-ups, particularly women owned and led.
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E3 (LCEF)
Proparco (through FISEA+) has invested in the E3 LCEF fund to support early stage businesses offering low carbon decentralized and smart services across Sub Saharan Africa.
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Crystal EFSD COVID 2023
Proparco has allocated a senior debt guaranteed by the European Union’s EFSD program to Crystal, a Georgian microfinance institution. This project aims to develop micro-credits and women’s entrepreneu...
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Corplease 2
Proparco and DEG have allocated financing to an Egyptian leasing company, Corplease, whose clients are mainly SMEs.
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Tietê River Clean-Up Program (SABESP)
Proparco and IBD Invest are working with SABESP to improve access to sanitation in the São Paulo region and restore the good ecological status of the Tietê River. This involves expanding the coverage...
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Guayaquil Green Bond
In Ecuador, Proparco and Banco Guayaquil have joined forces to finance green projects in the country.
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Afrigreen
Proparco has contributed to the AFRIGREEN investment fund with a EUR 10m equity investment. This fund will finance projects for decentralized solar assets for commercial and industrial clients in Afri...
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Denizbank DPR
Proparco is supporting the reconstruction of regions affected by the earthquake in Turkey with EUR 70m of financing allocated to DenizBank. This financing will also contribute to financing the country...
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Embracing the Challenges of Sustainable Industrial Development : Latest issue of Private Sector & Development
The industrial sector is often said to be essential to economic development, but it is also a source of much controversy (environmental impact, labor law compliance, creation of decent jobs, etc.). Th...
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AFD group grants a US$100 million loan to Equity Bank to support Kenyan SMEs
This major operation illustrates Proparco’s firm commitment to the African private sector amid current COVID-19 crisis and economic turmoil, with a particular focus on job-creating SMEs, as part of th...
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With VPBank, Proparco supports green projects and SMEs in Vietnam
Proparco signed a USD 50 million loan to VPBank partially dedicated to climate-friendly initiatives, and commits to financing green and energy efficiency projects, as well as supporting SMEs in the co...
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Short-term impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on the African manufacturing sector
Initial reports and data on the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis between March and June 2020 highlight the relative resilience of African countries when compared to other emerging countries such as Braz...
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Boosting job creation in Africa’s sports sector
In a significant move to accelerate job creation and enhance the competitive sports and entertainment sector in Africa, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Proparco, a subsidiary of the Agence...
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Reducing gender inequality: approach by a bank
Gender inequalities in Panama are still prevalent and women’s participation in the country’s economy is still low. Despite government intervention to address these inequalities, private sector involve...
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Proparco and FMO extend a $50 million loan to BCI in Mozambique
This operation arranged by Proparco will support the bank’s activity towards Mozambican corporates and infrastructure projects, which are core to the country’s development. It illustrates the commitme...
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Proparco partners with Vitas Palestine to support individuals and micro-entrepreneurs
Proparco’s $5 million credit line will help the microfinance institution further support the Palestinian private sector and will contribute to financial inclusion, which remains low in the Palestinian...
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Addressing the challenge of SME Finance by optimizing risk management
African SMEs have the potential to provide jobs for working-age youth. Yet there are key impediments – access, risk, regulation and acumen – to them receiving financing. Addressing the perceived high...
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In Kazakhstan, PROPARCO is supporting KMF, a microfinance institution very active in rural areas
By allocating KMF a loan in local currency (Kazakh tenge) equivalent to USD 15m, PROPARCO is reiterating its support to a major microfinance player whose clients are mainly rural dwellers.
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