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Orange becomes the strategic partner of the French Development Agency (AFD) Group for digital technology
The Orange Group and the French Development Agency (AFD) have announced the signing of a framework partnership agreement making Orange the leading player in digital technology at VivaTech 2025. This g...
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Homi KHARAS
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Senior Fellow
Homi Kharas is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development, housed in the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings. In that capacity, he studies policies and trends influencin...
Choose Africa VC and Digital Africa Seed Fund : the new programmes by Proparco and Digital Africa dedicated to...
On the occasion of "Quai des Futurs", an event celebrating African tech held alongside Vivatech on 11 June, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Jean-Noël Barrot, reaffirmed France’s suppor...
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FBPMC
FBPMC, a Moroccan microfinance institution, wants to strengthen its equity, develop its loan portfolio and diversify its range of products and services – in a sector currently undergoing consolidation...
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Sustainable investment in emerging markets and developing economies: mobilising institutional capital
Sustainable investment is crucial for aligning financial returns with positive social and environmental impacts, especially in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). Despite their strong f...
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Samantha ATTRIDGE
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Principal Research Fellow
Samantha Attridge is a Principal Research Fellow who leads ODI Global’s research programme on the mobilisation of private capital and she co-chairs the FIC Global Research Network on private capital m...
Development finance institutions: new directions for the future
DFIs have grown in scale and influence, blending public and private finance to drive development impact. They support ESG integration and foster innovation through blended tools, but face limits in ri...
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Olivier Charnoz
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Deputy team leader of the Knowledge Hub Digital
Olivier Charnoz currently serves as Deputy team leader of the Knowledge Hub Digital at the European Commission, where he advises on EU digital initiatives across the Global South. His work spans digit...
William Paul Forster
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Researcher, writer and editor focused on international development
William Paul Forster is a researcher, writer and editor focused on international development. With an academic background in the politics of knowledge, his interdisciplinary activities centre on the d...
FEDECREDITO
Fedecredito – Federation of Financial Cooperatives in El Salvador – provides its shareholders with financing obtained from donors. The donors consequently particularly contribute to job creation in th...
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The European Union and Proparco catalyse financing for Creative and Cultural Industries in Africa and the Caribbean
The CREA Fund Facility, supported by the European Union and implemented by Proparco, actively supports the development of creative and cultural industries (CCI) in emerging countries. This initiative...
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Cultural and creative industries: two new studies published by Proparco
As part of the CREA Fund facility, supported by the European Union, Proparco publishes two studies exploring the dynamics and prospects of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Africa, several...
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Supporting cultural and creative industries: interview with Annica Floren from the European Commission and Man...
At a time when Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific are brimming with creative talent yet face persistent obstacles in accessing financing, the European Union and Proparco have joined forces to tack...
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“Direito de reclamar” (Right to Complain): Online Seminar in Portuguese to Present Independent Complaint Mecha...
On June 11, the Independent Complaints Mechanism of DEG, FMO and Proparco (ICM) joined six other independent accountability mechanisms (IAMs) to co-host an open, online outreach seminar for Portuguese...
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AFD Group offer: Energy
Triple renewable energies, double energy efficiency, and reduce fossil fuel demand by 25% by 2030: this is what needs to happen if we are to keep global warming at +1.5 °C. AFD Group is actively invol...
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Guidance note: Preventing and addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH)
Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) prevention is embedded within Proparco financing agreements and requirements. This Guidance Note (GN) is a tool to support Proparco’s clients in implementin...
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Verifier statement 2025
As a signatory to the Operating Principles for Impact Management, Proparco is required to publish an annual Disclosure Statement describing how its impact management system is aligned with each of the...
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Quadria Fund 2015
Quadria Capital Fund is an investment fund in the health sector. It is planning to invest in healthcare centers, the pharmaceutical industry, medical technologies and healthcare services in South and...
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Rabo equity Fund II
The India Agri Business Fund II supports mid-cap SMEs in the agribusiness sector. By taking strong minority stakes, the fund supports the modernization of these growing companies.
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