Publications and media
Proparco - Key figures 2023
In 2023, Proparco committed a record amount of €2.7 billion, especially in favour of Africa, the Climate and Gender equality. 2023 also marks the first anniversary of our new "Acting together for grea...
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Private Sector & Development #41 - Acting in fragile contexts: financing, partnerships, innovation
This edition of the Private Sector & Development magazine is devoted to fragile contexts. The multiple challenges facing fragile countries converge, compounding and feeding off each other. In these co...
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Presentation of Private Sector & Development #41 magazine
The multiple challenges facing fragile countries converge, compounding and feeding off each other. If no action is taken, fragile countries will account for 80% of the world’s poverty by 2030, accordi...
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Gravita: eco-responsible lead battery recycler in India
Founded in 1992, the Indian group Gravita handles some 240,000 tonnes of lead-acid batteries every year, in compliance with strict environmental and safety standards. This leading industrial player ha...
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For gender equality in the textile industry in Bangladesh
In Dhaka – the hub of global textile production – Proparco is partnering with a major player in the sector in an innovative way. As well as creating permanent jobs in an industry dominated by seasonal...
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Brochure: Top 10 projects 2023
The “Top 10 projects 2023” illustrate the diversity and impact of the financing committed to the strategic axes defined by Proparco's 2023-2027 strategy.
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Proparco - At a glance
In 2023, 94 new authorised projects, worth €2.3 billion, will actively contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The "At a Glance" provides a summary of the ex-ante impact esti...
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Our private sector financing solutions in Central Africa
In Central Africa, Proparco focuses on providing support for infrastructure projects (especially in renewable energy and transport), the development of agriculture and the agri-food sector, strengthen...
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Replay - Intervention of Proparco at The Abidjan Private Equity and Venture Capital Summit
Watch the intervention of Agnès Huang, Senior Equity Investment Officer at Proparco, during the Abidjan Private Equity and Venture Capital Summit (APES), on 25 and 26 March 2024.
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Annual Report Independent Complaints Mechanism - DEG/FMO/Proparco - January/December 2023
This annual report covers the activities and performance of the Independent Complaints Mechanism (ICM or Mechanism) of DEG, FMO and Proparco (the DFIs) from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
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How the Calgro M3 group is targeting South Africa's least well-off people
Calgro M3 is a group specialising in building affordable housing in South Africa. It is also the country’s first private developer to design and build “integrated real estate projects” comprising resi...
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How the Respublica group is improving access to affordable student accomodation in south Africa
With almost 10,500 beds spread over 9 campuses, Respublica group is one of South Africa’s leading student accommodation providers. Its residences are renowned for the quality of their buildings, their...
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Uganda: How Centenary Bank has supported small entrepreneurs affected by Covid-19
Centenary Rural Development Bank, the second largest financial institution in Uganda, supported its clients that have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The project is implemented by Proparco wi...
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Covid-19: how AccèsBanque Madagascar supported small businesses after the crisis
AccèsBanque Madagascar, a commercial bank created in 2006 by AccessHolding and present throughout Madagascar, has helped its customers deal with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. AccèsBanq...
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Report in India: Sahyadri Farms, vines are a joint initiative
In the Indian state of Maharashtra, the Sahyadri Farms (a farmer collective owned company) – supported by Proparco – has managed to build a network of 24,000 smallholder farmers and become the country...
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Acting together for greater impact: Proparco's 2023-2027 strategy
In a context of climate emergency and a growing number of diverse crises, it is essential to get all stakeholders involved in combating poverty and redressing inequalities.
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Replay - Intervention of Proparco at the webinar of the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy
Watch the intervention of Luis Andres Alandia, Senior Investment Officer at Proparco, during the webinar Accelerating Public Transport's Transition to E-Buses - #1 Learnings from Latin America organiz...
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Presentation of the Private Sector & Development #40 magazine
Christel Bourbon-Séclet, Director City Finance Programme at C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, and Frédéric Audras, Head of the Urban Development, Planning and Housing Division at the Agence françai...
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Private Sector & Development #40 - Sustainable cities: how private sector players are gearing up
By 2050, almost 70% of the population of developing countries will be living in cities. Deploying sustainable urban infrastructure and services is a massive challenge.
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South Africa: the finance sector is helping to make affordable housing more accessible
TUHF is a unique financial player in South Africa to which Proparco granted a line of credit in local currency equivalent to €10 million in 2022. By supporting small property developers who invest in...
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REPLAY - Intervention of Proparco at the Global Inclusive Finance Summit
Watch the intervention of Diane Jegam, Proparco Regional Director for South Asia, during the Global Inclusive Finance Summit 2023 organised in New Delhi, on the panel: "Microfinance for Climate Adapta...
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