About

Proparco is a development finance institution and a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, dedicated to promoting private sector development for sustainable economic, social, and environmental progress. With over 45 years of experience, Proparco provides funding and support to businesses and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Its operations aim to strengthen the contribution of private players to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community in 2015. ? Proparco offers a range of financial products and services tailored to support private sector initiatives, including:? Loans: Providing financing from EUR 3 million to EUR 100 million, in foreign or local currency, with maturities up to 20 years, tailored to the needs of clients. ? Equity Investments: Direct investments in companies and financial institutions to strengthen their capital base and support growth strategies.? Investment Funds: Participation in private equity funds to support private sector development in emerging and developing countries. ? Guarantees and Risk-Sharing Mechanisms: Facilitating access to financing for businesses by sharing credit risk with partner financial institutions.? Technical Assistance: Providing support to enhance the capacities and performance of clients, ensuring the sustainability and impact of their projects.? Proparco supports the development of companies and financial institutions active in key development sectors, including infrastructure, agriculture, industry, finance, and social services. Eligible entities include both local actors and international companies established in developing countries or seeking to develop subsidiaries there. Proparco excludes certain production sectors and activities as outlined in its exclusion list.

Eligibility

• Target: Proparco targets investments in key development sectors, including:
• Infrastructure: Focusing on renewable energies and transport projects that enhance connectivity and sustainability.
• Agribusiness: Supporting agricultural and agro-industrial projects that contribute to food security and rural development.
• Financial Institutions: Strengthening banking systems and expanding access to financial services, particularly for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
• Health and Education: Investing in projects that improve access to quality healthcare and education services.