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Video - Financing start-ups to build tomorrow's african economies, edition no. 29 of Proparco’s magazine
While it is still far from achieving a penetration similar to the American continent, Europe or Asia, venture capital investment is experiencing strong and continuous growth In Africa. For example, in...
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Proparco finances Lynk, a Kenyan start-up transforming the informal sector
In Kenya, close to 80% of the population works in the informal sector. Lynk created a platform that allows workers to create a career identity online and then helps individuals and companies hire them...
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Special issue - The hotel and tourism industries in Africa: a booming market
The tourism and hotel industry, which is often vaunted for its capacity to create jobs and boost regional economic activity in general, has been enjoying a boom in Africa for a few years now.
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Investing for a greener future
With this booklet, we would like to share examples of initiatives and investments of EDFI members in climate finance varying from adaptation, such as wind and solar energy projects, to mitigation, suc...
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PROPARCO's activity Report 2017
In 2017, Proparco celebrated its 40th anniversary. That’s the age to look back on past achievements and to set future goals. And that’s what we have done, with an ambitious new strategy focusing on fi...
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AFD - Panorama 2018
AFD is the leading actor in France’s development policy. We commit to projects that genuinely improve the everyday lives of people, both in developing and emerging countries and in the French overseas...
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Proparco celebrates its 40th anniversary in East Africa
Proparco celebrates its 40th anniversary in East Africa.
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Climate & Development Strategy 2017-2022
AFD was one of the first international donors to integrate the fight against climate change into its practices. This approach, initiated more than a decade ago, is based both on the principle that the...
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Reporting Climate Bond AFD 2017
2017 was once again a particularly dynamic year regarding green bond issues, especially for French issuers.
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Proparco invests USD 12 million in Acumen's ARAF II to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture across Africa
Proparco has committed USD 12 million to the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II), an impact investment fund dedicated to supporting innovative agribusinesses that improve the livelihoods of...
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Our commitments
As a development finance institution, Proparco’s role is to support economic and financial actors who are committed to a responsible, ethical and transparent entrepreneurial approach.
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Acting for greater equality
Reducing inequalities is essential for sustainable development. In accordance with the commitments made by the French government and AFD Group, Proparco has placed this objective at the heart of its s...
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Emmanuelle Riedel Drouin appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Proparco
Proparco announces the appointment of Emmanuelle Riedel Drouin as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. A member of the Executive Committee and Head of the Financing Department since 2022, she succeeds Djal...
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Protecting the planet
Proparco has made climate and biodiversity investment one of the three pillars of its 2023-2027 strategy. The aim is to ramp up its action in favour of biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adap...
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Gonzague Monreal appointed Head of Proparco’s Financing Department and member of the Executive Committee
Proparco announces the appointment of Gonzague Monreal as Head of the Financing Department. In his new role, he joins Proparco’s Executive Committee. He succeeds Emmanuelle Riedel-Drouin, who has been...
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Sustainable and resilient economy
Local economic development and enterprise are key drivers of sustainable and resilient growth. Proparco's action aims to guarantee access to essential goods, support businesses in crisis contexts and...
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Impact Data, online platform for collecting impact data
As a development finance institution, Proparco is committed to promote transparency and accountability in assessing the social, economic and environmental impacts of its financing operations. With the...
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Our mission
Thanks to its support for private sector businesses and financial institutions, Proparco has been working for over 45 years to promote sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
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