AFRICA – Universal access to reliable, affordable, clean energy is one of the major challenges on today’s development agenda. In 2011, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative with the aim of bringing together stakeholders from governments, business and civil society to eliminate energy poverty. This is a field in which Proparco has been active for years.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA – With average annual GDP growth of over 5% since 2000, Sub-Saharan Africa is one the most economically vibrant regions in the world today. That trend can be attributed in large part to strong commodity exports, improved macroeconomic policies and a burgeoning middle class. But the continent needs to diversify its growth drivers, and that requires efficient financial institutions able to help businesses invest. Especially small businesses.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – To secure the future of the country and its youth, the government of the Dominican Republic aims to “democratize higher education”. However, lacking the resources to finance universities and further education for teaching staff, the authorities have turned to the private sector. The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) has been performing a public service function for over 50 years.