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Enda, a driver for the economic inclusion of Tunisian women
Enda has been the leading microfinance institution in Tunisia and the Arab world since 1995, by demonstrating that microcredit is a powerful driver for poverty reduction and economic development. Toda...
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AFD Universal registration document 2019
AFD maintained its growth trajectory in 2019 and reached critical size. For the first time, the Group’s commitment approvals exceeded the €14 billion threshold at exactly €14.1 billion, versus €11.4 b...
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Reportage : Lysa & Co
In the Dakar region, Lysa & Co processes and markets cashew nuts, peanuts and corn. 85% of the 34 employees of this SME are women. Lysa & Co is supported by the Senegalese fund Teranga Capital. In 201...
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Good practices for environmental and social management and corporate governance during the Covid-19 crisis
At a time when the world is facing a major public health and economic crisis, Proparco reasserts its support to its clients and partners, by publishing guidance on to good practices in environmental,...
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ARIZ
ARIZ is a final loss guarantee offered to financial institutions by AFD to cover 50 to 75% of an individual loan or a loan portfolio for SMEs and microfinance institutions (MFIs).
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Sustainable tourism in Africa: the committed approach of TPS Serena Hotels
TPS Serena Hotels Group operates in East Africa with 23 properties (hotels, resorts, safari lodges and camps), The Group is committed to an ambitious environmental and social approach. This responsibl...
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Propulse - English version
PROPULSE aims to provide expertise and know-how tailored to our clients’ needs in order to generate more positive impacts on development. We help them develop their strategies and practices and suppor...
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UNLOCK - Unfunded local currency keystone financing solution
UNLOCK is Proparco’s innovative guarantee scheme offered to financial institutions to jointly cover the risk on long-term financing in local currency for key development projects.
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Clean and affordable solar energy in India, with Azure Power
India’s renewable energy potential is untapped, yet a large portion of its population remains disconnected from the grid. Since 2013, Proparco has been supporting Azure Power, one of India's leading p...
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Kashf - Microfinance empowering women entrepreneurs in Pakistan
Enabling women to become actors of social and economic change in Pakistan is the number one objective of the Kashf Foundation, which has specialized in microfinance for more than 20 years. In 2017, Pr...
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Introduction to Choose Africa
Choose Africa is the French initiative to accelerate the growth of MSMEs and entrepreneurship in Africa. AFD and Proparco will engage 2.5 billion euros by 2022 to support 10,000 companies. More info o...
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Booklet CHOOSE AFRICA, a platform dedicated to african MSMES and entrepreneurs
With Choose Africa, the AFD Group aims to accompany MSMEs and entrepreneurs at all stages of their development, via a wide range of financing and support solutions.
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Press kit - Choose Africa
France, partnering with african start-ups and MSMES
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Sustainable development report - 2018
Sustainable development report - 2018
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Private Sector & Development #31 - Scaling up the development impact of agro-industry
This issue of Private Sector & Development aims to demonstrate that the agro-industry, even if it sometimes brings up “negative externalities affecting the environment and small producers”, can be a m...
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Supporting responsible microfinance in rural areas in Morocco
Supporting responsible microfinance in rural areas in Morocco
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Climate - AFD 2018 Activity Report
The effects of climate disturbances are putting people and ecosystems in peril, especially in the developing countries most vulnerable to climate change. To limit the increase in global temperature by...
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Private Sector & Development #18 - Independent power producers: a solution for Africa?
This issue explores the benefits and the requirements of increased intervention in electricity production by the private sector. Developing efficient public-private partnerships would seem to be the b...
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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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Climate - AFD 2017 Activity Report
The climate is today the identity marker of the AFD group. In 2018, this already strong orientation was reinforced by the adoption of a new climate strategy (2017-2022), which reflects AFD's ambition...
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