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AFD Universal registration document 2019
AFD maintained its growth trajectory in 2019 and reached critical size. For the first time, the Group’s commitment approvals exceeded the €14 billion threshold at exactly €14.1 billion, versus €11.4 b...
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Reportage : Lysa & Co
In the Dakar region, Lysa & Co processes and markets cashew nuts, peanuts and corn. 85% of the 34 employees of this SME are women. Lysa & Co is supported by the Senegalese fund Teranga Capital. In 201...
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Good practices for environmental and social management and corporate governance during the Covid-19 crisis
At a time when the world is facing a major public health and economic crisis, Proparco reasserts its support to its clients and partners, by publishing guidance on to good practices in environmental,...
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ARIZ
ARIZ is a final loss guarantee offered to financial institutions by AFD to cover 50 to 75% of an individual loan or a loan portfolio for SMEs and microfinance institutions (MFIs).
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Impacts for sustainable development
Through its funding, Proparco seeks to identify and support as many positive sustainable development impacts as possible.
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Sustainable tourism in Africa: the committed approach of TPS Serena Hotels
TPS Serena Hotels Group operates in East Africa with 23 properties (hotels, resorts, safari lodges and camps), The Group is committed to an ambitious environmental and social approach. This responsibl...
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Propulse - English version
PROPULSE aims to provide expertise and know-how tailored to our clients’ needs in order to generate more positive impacts on development. We help them develop their strategies and practices and suppor...
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CABS
In Zimbabwe, CABS is seeking to finance the development of its loan portfolio, but also to increase loan maturities for companies. This will contribute to private sector development in the country.
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Albania: Financial agreement of Eur 5 million between Proparco and NOA
In the presence of the Ambassador of France, Ms. Elisabeth Barsacq, an agreement for the financing of Albanian SMEs worth 5 million euros was signed between Proparco and NOA. It is the first time that...
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Proparco, Bic-Bred (Suisse) SA and the Touton Group join forces to support cocoa and coffee exports from Afric...
After a first partnership between Proparco, Bic-Bred Suisse SA and Céréalis in favor of cereal and oilseed imports in West and Central Africa, Proparco continues to support trade financing with Africa...
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Ecuador: Banco Guayaquil issues its first green bond with the support of Proparco
Proparco has just subscribed to green bonds issued for the first time by Banco Guayaquil, up to 45 million dollars (USD). Ecuador's second largest private bank, a Proparco partner since 2019, has deci...
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How Proparco is supporting French strategy in the Indo-Pacific region
The Indo-Pacific region - home to two-thirds of the world's population and 40% of its GDP - is becoming the world's new strategic hub. The region’s size means that it has the essential scale needed fo...
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The impact funds being supported by Proparco in the Indo-Pacific region
Battling climate change, preserving biodiversity and supporting stakeholders in the health and education sectors... Proparco finances a number of impact funds with a development mandate throughout the...
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Kaizenvest is enhancing access to education in the Indo-Pacific region
To make up for the lack of public investment in the education sector, the Kaizenvest fund – with a footprint in five Indo-Pacific countries – invests primarily in educational infrastructure (i.e., sch...
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Proparco and the European Union support Bank of Palestine in financing high impact SMEs
After an equity investment in the bank in July 2021 and the provision of a 30 MUSD green loan (SUNREF) earlier that year, Proparco continues to support Bank of Palestine, the leading banking group in...
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Proparco supports Asala's ambitious inclusion strategy
Proparco's portfolio guarantee of $1.3 million will enable Asala to continue its efforts to empower the most vulnerable entrepreneurs in Palestine. It demonstrates Proparco's commitment to supporting...
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Proparco and MKD Mikrofin together strengthen the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Proparco is providing Mikrofin, the largest non-bank micro-finance institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a €10 million loan for on-lending to local private businesses. Mikrofin is first partner...
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CAL BANK 2014
Proparco is supporting CAL Bank, a banking institution offering financing and investment services to local companies. The aim is to promote long-term investments and strengthen the banking sector in G...
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Team Europe FMO and Proparco support Tanzanian private sector growth through USD 125 mln to NMB Bank
FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, recently arranged a USD 125 mln senior loan facility for its long-term customer NMB Bank in Tanzania. The senior loan is provided in partnership with F...
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