Proparco joins the EBRD's Trade Facilitation Programme for Ukraine

In June 2024, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Proparco announced its intention to join the program to support Ukraine set up by the EBRD, which aims to secure the country's international trade and promote its economic recovery. In March 2025, Proparco confirmed joining the EBRD's Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP), alongside the British development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), through a risk-sharing guarantee of 20 million dollars.

This partnership is based on a plan developed last year by development finance institutions, including Proparco, to collaborate on co-investments in the Ukrainian private sector. It will strengthen the EBRD's ability to support import and export activities in Ukraine, ensuring that the country can continue to trade with its international partners and provide essential goods and services to its citizens.

Françoise Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Proparco, said: “We are proud to partner with the EBRD and BII on this vital initiative. Strengthening trade finance is crucial—it enables Ukrainian banks to maintain essential trade operations, keeping businesses running and ensuring critical supplies reach those in need. DFIs stand firmly alongside Ukraine, supporting its journey toward a stronger, more resilient future.”

Odile Renaud-Basso, EBRD President, said: “We warmly welcome this cooperation by development finance institutions on our trade finance work, which is a key element in our financing for Ukraine. Such collaborations will increase the scale, efficiency and quality of recovery efforts in Ukraine.”