Acting together for greater impact
Our mission
Proparco is the French development finance institution dedicated to supporting the private sector in emerging and developing countries. It provides financing and support to businesses and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East and the surrounding European region. As a subsidiary of the AFD Group, Proparco supports a private sector committed to building a sustainable economy, reducing inequalities, and creating economic opportunities.
Our solutions
Top stories
"A Close and Innovative Relationship with BOAD"
On the occasion of BOAD Development Days 2026, Françoise Lombard, CEO of Proparco, reflects on the longstanding partnership between the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and Proparco, a relationshi...
Published on October 15, 2026
“Gender equality is both a matter of justice and a tremendous business opportunity”
Published on September 11, 2026
In Sierra Leone, Jolaks is focusing on the local processing of palm oil
Published on September 4, 2026
Insights
Africa Forward Summit: Proparco mobilized to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation
Published on May 13, 2026
“Business & climate, acting to transform”: the new special issue of Private Sector & Development
Published on November 4, 2025
Private Sector
& Development
Private Sector & Development is Proparco's magazine that aims to get a better grasp of the mechanisms through which the private sector can contribute to the development of southern countries. Each issue compares the views of experts in different fields: researchers, private sector’s professionals, development institutions and civil society.
Publications and videos
Proparco key data
- +45 years of experience in impact financing
- +200 projects signed in 2024
- 115 countries of intervention