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Proparco and Sathapana Bank partner to support entrepreneurship in Cambodia
Proparco granted a $50 million credit line to Sathapana Bank in order to support SME financing and women entrepreneurship in the country.
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In Peru, PROPARCO is supporting BanBif, an historic partner, during the health and economic crises
During the health and economic crises which have seriously affected Peru, PROPARCO is renewing its support to BanBif via a USD 50m loan to support its financing activities to SMEs
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AFD Group provides a stronger response to Madagascar's MSMEs affected by the crisis in partnership with Sociét...
Madagascar is the first country to benefit from loans guaranteed at 80% by AFD Group, made possible thanks to the resources specifically allocated by the French State in favor of MSMEs in Africa. The...
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Proparco supports BTG Pactual in fighting climate change
During this period of health and economic crisis, when foreign investment tends to recede from emerging markets, the AFD Group, via this climate loan, affirms its support to sustainable development in...
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Proparco and BANFONDESA support the activity of MSMEs in the Dominican Republic
By granting an EURIZ guarantee to BANFONDESA, Proparco will enable this financial institution to develop its activity with micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. This operat...
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Dolidol: a showcase for “Made in Morocco”
The CEO of Dolidol tells us about how attached Moroccans are to a traditional product, the Moroccan lounge (comprising L-shaped or U-shaped sprung sofas), and to a local brand, especially in these tim...
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AFD Group reiterates its support for microfinance by renewing a €10M guarantee to the Foundation
Paris, December 13, 2020 - A guarantee of € 10 million has just been granted by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, represented by its subsidiary Proparco, to the Grameen Crédit Agricol...
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Is industry compatible with climate?
The industrial sector is a major consumer of fossil fuels and the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), however there are not as many energy efficiency projects – the key to cutting GHG – as ther...
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Proparco and BICIS strengthen their partnership to support Senegalese MSMEs
The portfolio guarantee granted by Proparco, which will be of a maximum amount of 3.5 million Euros (2 300 000 000 XOF), will enable BICIS to further strengthen its support to the economic development...
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In Honduras, PROPARCO is supporting Banco Ficohsa, a bank committed to women’s entrepreneurship and SMEs
PROPARCO is reaffirming its support to Banco Financiera Comercial Hondureña S.A. (Ficohsa) via a USD 20m loan. The total amount of this credit line is earmarked to support the financing activity for s...
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Proparco and the Asian Development Bank strengthen their partnership to support India’s renewable energy devel...
Proparco is participating in the loan extended by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance a 200 MW solar power plant in northwest India. The project, implemented by the ENGIE Group, represents a f...
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With Vitas, Proparco is supporting entrepreneurs in vulnerable regions in Lebanon
Proparco has just signed a USD 2.5m guarantee with the microfinance institution Vitas S.A.L. to allow it to develop loans for micro and medium-sized enterprises in the North, Akkar, Bekaa and Beirut g...
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Equity Bank Holding: “With Proparco, we share a common vision in terms of culture and values”
Equity Bank Holding is committed to small and medium-sized enterprises in several countries in East Africa. Proparco has allocated a US$100 million loan to Equity Bank to support SMEs in Kenya. This p...
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Proparco is supporting ATL, a leasing company for Tunisian SMEs
With the support of the European Union, a EUR 15m loan has been signed between Proparco and Arab Tunisian Lease (ATL), with the aim of supporting Tunisian MSMEs.
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Joining in the fight against Covid-19 and diversifying activities: The case of SERMP in Morocco
SERMP is a Moroccan aeronautical subcontracting company. Like the entire sector, it is feeling the economic repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis. To both contribute to the national effort and diversif...
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Choose Africa: AFD Group mobilizes an additional 1 billion euros to support MSMEs affected by the crisis in Af...
To mark the 3rd anniversary of the Ouagadougou speech during which the French President, Emmanuel Macron, announced a strong commitment by France alongside African entrepreneurs, AFD Group has committ...
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In Costa Rica, PROPARCO has reaffirmed its commitment to SMEs to support them during the Covid-19 crisis
To support Banco Promerica during this crisis, PROPARCO has renewed its partnership by granting it a new credit line to finance SMEs, which account for the bulk of the economic fabric in Costa Rica an...
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Proparco grants a $5 million loan to Credo Bank in Georgia
The facility is aimed to support short term needs of the bank’s customers and to weather challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Georgia.
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Geographical indications and quality brands: An effective tool to promote industrial SMEs’ market access
Agri-food production remains at the core of African industry, representing up to 18% and 30% of the industrial revenues in countries like Tunisia and Morocco. Demand for local products has presented o...
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Tunisie Leasing & Factoring, “Tailoring support to our clients’ needs”
3 questions to Atef Snoussi – Director of the commercial network of Tunisie Leasing & Factoring
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