PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PROPARCO's products are complementary to those of local or international private banks. Indeed, the mission of PROPARCO is to be niche player by providing financial products that are often neglected by the private sector. PROPARCO is a long term investor and provides a full range of financial products tailored to the specific needs of investors in Southern countries:
 
  • Investing in Equity

Banks and businesses – faced with the problem of resources drying up – are seeking alternative financing. PROPARCO provides solutions by making equity or quasi-equity investments in the capital of businesses. >>Read more

 

  • Supporting private equity investment

PROPARCO is a forerunner in private equity investment in some regions. It provides long-term support to independent local fund management teams which galvanise private and public investment. >> Read more

 

  • Medium and long term lending

PROPARCO’s lending activity – like its equity activity – is based on long-term investment. The company supports responsible investors over the long term by tailoring products and repayment conditions to the constraints of its clients and the depth of the relevant market. >> Read more

 

  • Developing products in local currency

A great many projects require financing in local currency. Without such financing, clients have to face a foreign exchange risk that markets lacking sophistication sometimes simply cannot manage. The loan maturities on offer are also not long enough for the planned investments. >> Read more

 

Last update in January 2011