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ILX and Proparco partner to support development in emerging markets through a B-Loan
By joining this transaction alongside Proparco, ILX supports the mobilisation of private finance and contributes to risk-sharing efforts that allows to mobilise additional investors. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to driving private sector mobilisation for high-impact projects in emerging and developing economies.
ILX Management has participated in a syndicated loan arranged by Proparco, the private sector arm of the French Development Agency (AFD Group). Acting as lead arranger of the syndication, Proparco structured and led the transaction, with ILX taking over a portion of the loan on its own books. This contribution supports the mobilisation of private capital, in line with ILX’s focus on financing projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate objectives.
This investment reflects ILX’s strategy of co-investing alongside Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to scale private capital flows toward sustainable development and climate finance in emerging markets.
This transaction also supports Proparco’s strategic objective of mobilising greater volumes of private finance to amplify its impact.
This transaction is part of a long-term partnership between ILX and Proparco, and illustrates Proparco's broader push to increase its efforts to include private financing in its transactions.