Loans to support private sector initiatives that promote sustainable development

Proparco provides medium- and long-term loans to businesses and financial institutions to support projects with a major economic, social and environmental impact. It uses its customised offering to work alongside its partners to deploy concrete solutions that promote sustainable development.

Loans tailored to the challenges faced by private sector players

The loans provided by Proparco meet the specific needs of actors engaged in economic, social and climate transition in developing and emerging countries.

These made-to-measure financing solutions are available to a wide range of actors – businesses, financial institutions, microfinance institutions and project companies – operating in key sectors such as infrastructure, sustainable industry, energy, agriculture, affordable housing, education, healthcare and financial inclusion.

Project focus – In Jamaica, financing a project that improves access to water

Proparco and IDB Invest – alongside Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited and the Development Bank of Jamaica – are jointly financing the launch, construction and operation of the Rio Cobre water treatment plant. This project will help meet growing demand for water, safeguard supply and strengthen the region's resilience to climate change.

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Customised financing solutions

Proparco provides loans (of between €3 million and €100 million), with long maturities (up to 20 years), in local or foreign currency to limit exchange rate risk exposure.

Co-financing arrangements with its partners, particularly in Europe (FMO, DEG, BII), make it possible to syndicate larger amounts.

Proparco also provides complementary solutions tailored to its clients' needs:

Guarantees to cover a share of risk
Technical assistance to improve environmental, social and governance practices

Project focus – Supporting Ecobank Group's climate commitments

In December 2023, a consortium of European development finance institutions syndicated by Proparco announced the signing of a US$200 million impact loan to support the Ecobank Group's sustainable development and climate change mitigation strategy.

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Our financing approach

Providing support for ESG issues at every stage of a project: all financing provided by Proparco is subject to a rigorous analysis of its environmental, social and governance impacts. This approach ensures the long-term viability of projects and maximises their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Strong local roots close to our clients: Proparco uses its network of regional offices to develop solutions that are rooted in the regional economic and social context, working closely with its local partners.
A long-term partnership mindset: Proparco works with its clients to develop a long-term approach based around a co-construction and partnership mindset, underpinned by customised solutions and ongoing dialogue throughout the project.
A focus on concrete and measurable impacts: strengthening the resilience of the economic fabric, creating jobs, partnering the energy transition, reducing inequalities and boosting access to essential goods and services.

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Project focus – Strengthening food security in Sierra Leone with Jolaks

To support the activity of Jolaks Manufacturing Company, a key operator in Sierra Leone's agri-food sector, Proparco signed a $US20 million loan in 2024. This financing will also make it possible to install a biomass power plant, reducing the company's carbon footprint.

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