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KRK, a major Kosovan player in microfinance, becomes the first partner of Proparco and the AFD Group in Kosovo
KRK, a major player in microfinance in Kosovo, will be able to strengthen its offer to micro-entrepreneurs and SMEs thanks to a 5 million euro loan line granted by Proparco. KRK places particular emph...
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FirstRand Bank Joins Proparco's Trade Finance Program to Enhance Intra-African Trade
Proparco's Trade Finance Guarantee Program is broadening its scope across Africa. FirstRand Bank (FRB) becomes the first Southern African bank to join Proparco’s Trade Finance program as a confirming...
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In Turkey, Proparco supports Enerjisa in its green strategy
Proparco has arranged a $115 million green loan with the participation of the German development finance institution DEG (as part of our Friendship Facility) for Enerjisa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. (Enerjisa...
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Proparco and Admaius Capital Partners join forces with Saint Christopher Iba Mar Diop Medical School to suppor...
In Senegal, Proparco is partnering with Admaius Capital Partners to support Saint Christopher Iba Mar Diop Medical School through the FISEA+ facility. Established in Dakar in 2003, Saint Christopher h...
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The global drinking water and sanitation challenge: doing more, faster!
Although access to safe drinking water and sanitation are clearly human rights, these needs are far from being met. For some populations, they are even deteriorating - because demand is growing faster...
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Getting it right: private sector participation in the water sector
Attracting private sector participation to the water sector is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Successful experiences abound, as described in this issue. However, as investm...
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Drinking water for all: the work of Águas do Rio in Brazil
As part of the programme to privatise water and sanitation services in the State of Rio, the private company Águas do Rio - supported by IDB Invest and Proparco - was awarded management of two concess...
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Publication of the Private Sector & Development #42 magazine - Access to water and sanitation: the private sec...
Proparco is publishing the 42nd edition of its Private Sector & Development magazine, dedicated to the role of private sector in the access to water and sanitation. This is a major issue at a time whe...
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First Capital Bank Moçambique joins Proparco's Trade Finance programme
Proparco continues to support the supply of essential products in several African countries and joins forces with First Capital Bank Moçambique. The partnership consists of an envelope of guarantees...
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Panama: Proparco and Unibank join forces to protect the planet and reduce gender inequality
Proparco has partnered with Unibank to provide a USD 20 million loan to finance climate co-benefit projects and support women’s entrepreneurship in Panama.
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Proparco and FISEA+ partner with Bank of Palestine in its commitment to support entrepreneurs and the digital ...
Bank of Palestine (BoP) remains resilient in pursuing its development mission by providing support and meeting the needs of Palestinian entrepreneurs and start-ups. In addition to catering to the need...
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Jolaks Manufacturing secures a USD 20 million loan to boost food security in Sierra Leone
Proparco has signed a USD 20 million senior loan with Jolaks Manufacturing Company (Jolaks) in Sierra Leone. This financing will support Jolaks' edible palm oil refinery, a key player in Sierra Leone'...
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Proparco, IFU and Si invest EURO 25 million in Imperium Holding to foster employment in Morocco
Imperium Holding, a global leader in luxury tea and infusion packaging, has obtained a joint investment of €25 million from Proparco along with the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU...
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Kazakhstan: Proparco partners with Rönesans to finance a major hospital in the city of Kokshetau
Proparco is participating in a EUR 365 million financing package for the first healthcare facility management public-private partnership (PPP) project in Kazakhstan, together with EBRD and AIIB, as we...
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Beacon Power Services Secures Series A Funding to Accelerate Sustainable Data-Driven Solutions for Africa’s P...
Accra, November 7, 2024 – Beacon Power Services (BPS), an energy tech company providing data and grid management solutions to help Africa’s power sector distribute electricity more efficiently, today...
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Financing MSMEs in crisis situations: ACME’s experience in Haiti
It is essential to continue supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in conflict zones, as they create both jobs and wealth however, credit financing means that financial institutions h...
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Proparco and Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe support access to long-term financing for farmers via a EURIZ facility
Proparco is providing Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe with a EUR 5 million EURIZ facility to support its ability to offer long term finance to local farmers operating in the Zimbabwean agricultural sector. The...
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In Vietnam, Proparco supports HD Bank for its climate finance and gender equality projects
HD Bank, one of the Top 10 commercial bank in Vietnam, signed a $50 million loan with Proparco, to invest in projects promoting gender equality and sustainable development.
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Proparco renews partnership with NMB to expand financing for exporters, agricultural SMEs and women in Zimbabw...
In Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, Proparco has committed to three facilities with NMB Bank Limited, cementing its partnership with the bank. The facility package includes a USD 15 million credit facility...
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FMO, FinDev Canada and Proparco support Argentinian renewable energy sector with USD 100 million FMO-syndicate...
FMO, FinDev Canada, and Proparco, the Dutch, Canadian, and French development finance institutions, announced the signing of a USD 100 million syndicated facility to its longstanding customer Genneia...
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