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Torrecom secures long-term debt with DFIs to expand its towers footprint in Latin America
PARIS –Torrecom, one of the leading independent tower companies in Latin America, recently signed a USD 70 million long-term loan agreement with three Development Finance Institutions (DFIs): Proparco...
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Proparco launches the second edition of the African Private Equity fellowship, a training and networking progr...
Following the success of the first Fellowship cohort, which has completed its training cycle in June 2023, Proparco and France Invest have decided to renew this unique training and networking program....
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Albania: Financial agreement of Eur 5 million between Proparco and NOA
In the presence of the Ambassador of France, Ms. Elisabeth Barsacq, an agreement for the financing of Albanian SMEs worth 5 million euros was signed between Proparco and NOA. It is the first time that...
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Proparco, Bic-Bred (Suisse) SA and the Touton Group join forces to support cocoa and coffee exports from Afric...
After a first partnership between Proparco, Bic-Bred Suisse SA and Céréalis in favor of cereal and oilseed imports in West and Central Africa, Proparco continues to support trade financing with Africa...
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Ecuador: Banco Guayaquil issues its first green bond with the support of Proparco
Proparco has just subscribed to green bonds issued for the first time by Banco Guayaquil, up to 45 million dollars (USD). Ecuador's second largest private bank, a Proparco partner since 2019, has deci...
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How Proparco is supporting French strategy in the Indo-Pacific region
The Indo-Pacific region - home to two-thirds of the world's population and 40% of its GDP - is becoming the world's new strategic hub. The region’s size means that it has the essential scale needed fo...
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The impact funds being supported by Proparco in the Indo-Pacific region
Battling climate change, preserving biodiversity and supporting stakeholders in the health and education sectors... Proparco finances a number of impact funds with a development mandate throughout the...
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Kaizenvest is enhancing access to education in the Indo-Pacific region
To make up for the lack of public investment in the education sector, the Kaizenvest fund – with a footprint in five Indo-Pacific countries – invests primarily in educational infrastructure (i.e., sch...
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Proparco and the European Union support Bank of Palestine in financing high impact SMEs
After an equity investment in the bank in July 2021 and the provision of a 30 MUSD green loan (SUNREF) earlier that year, Proparco continues to support Bank of Palestine, the leading banking group in...
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Proparco supports Asala's ambitious inclusion strategy
Proparco's portfolio guarantee of $1.3 million will enable Asala to continue its efforts to empower the most vulnerable entrepreneurs in Palestine. It demonstrates Proparco's commitment to supporting...
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Proparco and MKD Mikrofin together strengthen the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Proparco is providing Mikrofin, the largest non-bank micro-finance institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a €10 million loan for on-lending to local private businesses. Mikrofin is first partner...
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CAL BANK 2014
Proparco is supporting CAL Bank, a banking institution offering financing and investment services to local companies. The aim is to promote long-term investments and strengthen the banking sector in G...
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Team Europe FMO and Proparco support Tanzanian private sector growth through USD 125 mln to NMB Bank
FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, recently arranged a USD 125 mln senior loan facility for its long-term customer NMB Bank in Tanzania. The senior loan is provided in partnership with F...
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How Seed Co Group is tackling climate change in Zimbabwe
Farmers in Southern Africa are grappling with the hazards of climate change and reduced rainfall. Seed Co Group – a company based in Zimbabwe – is attempting to provide them with solutions by developi...
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In India, Proparco and Svatantra work together to advance women's empowerment
Svatantra Microfin Pvt. Ltd. (Svatantra) - India’s foremost microfinance company, is working with Proparco - the private sector financing subsidiary of Agence Française de Développement Group, a lead...
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Proparco takes a stake in Nuru, which develops urban solar metrogrids in the DRC
Nuru SASU (Nuru), the company behind Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s first solar PV metrogrid, is on track to build 13.7MWp of isolated solar-hybrid grids by mid-2024 after securing an initia...
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Acting together for greater impact: Proparco's new strategy
In response to the numerous challenges currently confronting the planet – economic and geopolitical crises, climate emergency, growing inequalities – Proparco is adopting Strategy 2023-2027. This five...
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Proparco and Banque Populaire de Mauritanie sign a $15 million trade finance guarantee
The guarantee package granted by Proparco amounts to $15 million. It will enable Banque Populaire de Mauritanie to strengthen its import financing activity in Mauritania and increase its contribution...
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Proparco to support SMEs in Turkey with Akbank, fostering green projects and woman entrepreneurship
Proparco and Akbank have successfully signed a 50 million USD senior loan. Akbank will expand its support to SMEs for green projects (renewable energy and energy efficiency) and woman entrepreneurship...
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Turkey: FMO and Proparco support sustainable aquaculture with 60 M€ syndicated loan to Kılıç Deniz
FMO and Proparco announced a 60 M€ syndicated loan facility to Turkey’s leading aquaculture player Kılıç Deniz, which grows, produces, and exports sustainably certified fish. Also participating in thi...
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