Publications and media
In Thailand, Union J.Plus, a key player in plastic recycling
Every year, Thailand generates more than 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste, of which barely 25% is recycled. The rest often ends up in landfills – or, worse, in natural ecosystems, particularly mari...
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Replay webinar: "Success Stories in the Creative Industries in Africa and Other Emerging Markets"
This webinar explored how innovative financing mechanisms, such as the CREA Fund—implemented by Proparco and supported by the European Union through the CreatiFI initiative—are empowering the growth o...
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Casablanca’s smart waste revolution with ARMA
Au cœur de Casablanca, au Maroc, l’opérateur en charge de la propreté urbaine ARMA réinvente le ramassage des déchets à l’aide de technologies de pointe et d’un modèle de développement vertueux. Décry...
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In Southeast Asia, GreenYellow makes full use of solar energy
GreenYellow is a French company specialising in the energy transition and an expert in decentralised solar photovoltaic production. Created in 2007 and supported by Proparco, it helps its customers re...
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How Qualagric Asbl is supporting the development of the cassava sector in DRC
In 2023, Proparco provided Qualagric Asbl, a leading Congolese agri-operator, with a funding and technical assistance of EUR 400,000 to support the development of the cassava value chain in Democratic...
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ACEP Sénégal: How microfinance is boosting small players in the agri-business sector
For over 30 years, ACEP Sénégal has been partnering small players in the agri-food sector by facilitating access to financial services. Its presence throughout Senegal, working alongside the rural pop...
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Presentation of Private Sector & Development #42 magazine
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...
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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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Replay - Intervention of Proparco at the webinar "Invest In Guinea"
Watch the intervention of Sadio Dicko, Proparco's Regional Director for West Africa, during the webinar "Invest In Guinea", organized by Africa CEO Forum on September 18, 2024.
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Replay - Intervention of Françoise Lombard at the Africa CEO Forum 2024
Watch the intervention of Françoise Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Proparco, during the Africa CEO Forum 2024, organized in Kigali (Rwanda) on 16 and 17 May.
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Replay - Intervention of Diane Jegam at the Winpe Leadership Summit 2024
Watch the intervention of Diane Jegam, Proparco Regional Director for South Asia, during the Winpe Leadership Summit 2024, on 22 May 2024 in Mumbai.
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Presentation of Private Sector & Development #41 magazine
The multiple challenges facing fragile countries converge, compounding and feeding off each other. If no action is taken, fragile countries will account for 80% of the world’s poverty by 2030, accordi...
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Gravita: eco-responsible lead battery recycler in India
Founded in 1992, the Indian group Gravita handles some 240,000 tonnes of lead-acid batteries every year, in compliance with strict environmental and safety standards. This leading industrial player ha...
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For gender equality in the textile industry in Bangladesh
In Dhaka – the hub of global textile production – Proparco is partnering with a major player in the sector in an innovative way. As well as creating permanent jobs in an industry dominated by seasonal...
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Replay - Intervention of Proparco at The Abidjan Private Equity and Venture Capital Summit
Watch the intervention of Agnès Huang, Senior Equity Investment Officer at Proparco, during the Abidjan Private Equity and Venture Capital Summit (APES), on 25 and 26 March 2024.
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How the Calgro M3 group is targeting South Africa's least well-off people
Calgro M3 is a group specialising in building affordable housing in South Africa. It is also the country’s first private developer to design and build “integrated real estate projects” comprising resi...
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How the Respublica group is improving access to affordable student accomodation in south Africa
With almost 10,500 beds spread over 9 campuses, Respublica group is one of South Africa’s leading student accommodation providers. Its residences are renowned for the quality of their buildings, their...
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Uganda: How Centenary Bank has supported small entrepreneurs affected by Covid-19
Centenary Rural Development Bank, the second largest financial institution in Uganda, supported its clients that have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. The project is implemented by Proparco wi...
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Covid-19: how AccèsBanque Madagascar supported small businesses after the crisis
AccèsBanque Madagascar, a commercial bank created in 2006 by AccessHolding and present throughout Madagascar, has helped its customers deal with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. AccèsBanq...
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Report in India: Sahyadri Farms, vines are a joint initiative
In the Indian state of Maharashtra, the Sahyadri Farms (a farmer collective owned company) – supported by Proparco – has managed to build a network of 24,000 smallholder farmers and become the country...
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Acting together for greater impact: Proparco's 2023-2027 strategy
In a context of climate emergency and a growing number of diverse crises, it is essential to get all stakeholders involved in combating poverty and redressing inequalities.
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