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This brochure, in the form of an executive summary, presents the final results on a study as to why small- and medium-sized businesses default in sub-Saharan Africa, using the example of ARIZ. The goal was to identify the difficulties faced by SMEs face and to determine the causes for default on the SMEs’ bank loans. Commissioned by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the French development agency, this study is the first to undertake an in-depth analysis into the reasons behind SME loan defaults through concrete case studies, and to draw statisical anaylses from them.
Published in September 2019
The members of the association of European Developement Finance Institutions, EDFI, have joibtly commisioned an evaluation of the effectiveness of EDFI members' support for SME development through Financial institutions in Africa.
Published in June 2014
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European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and private sector combat climate change in the developing world
Climate change is the most far-reaching challenge the world faces in coming decades. Estimates of the costs of mitigating climate change and adapting to it vary, but they all indicate massive need of resources. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has calculated the investments needed to keep average global temperature increase below 2° C to amount to annual USD 590 billion for OECD countries and USD 769 billion for non-OECD countries by 2035. The biggest portion of the new money should go to transport, building and energy sectors.
Published in January 2013
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EDFI energy evaluation 2012
This is a synthesis of findings from in-depth evaluations of three EDFI energy infrastructure investments in sub-Saharan Africa. The evaluation focussed on understanding the development impact and distilling lessons learned for the energy sub-sector. The investments evaluated are Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in Zambia, and two Kenyan power plants, Olkaria III and Rabai Power.
Published on 28 Jul 2017
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The Growing Role of the Development Finance Institutions in International Development Policy
The private sector plays a crucial role in developing countries. It is a vital factor for growth and job creation and, by spurring economic development, provides the fiscal base which allows governments to realize general investments and bring about redistribution of wealth.
The private sector is also at the very heart of environmental, social and governance related preoccupations and is the object of much public policy. Many negative externalities can be reduced by fostering best Corporate and Social Responsibility practices in this sector.
Published in January 2011
The private sector is recognized as a critical stakeholder and partner in economic development, a provider of income, jobs, goods, and services to enhance people’s lives and help them escape poverty. Multilateral development banks and bilateral development finance institutions (together in this report called International Finance Institutions, or IFIs) play a significant role in supporting the private sector in developing countries. They provide critical capital, knowledge, and partnerships; help manage risks; and catalyze the participation of others.
Published in January 2011
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Impact study of the arrival of a new mobile phone operator in Haiti
Do telecoms really contribute to the economic development of developing countries? The question is not new. Even though 10 years ago, economists were thinking that only developed countries could benefit from mature telecommunications, the phenomenal success of mobiles has changed the deal. In November 2009, the number of GSM users reached 4 billion people in the World.
Published in October 2010