Proparco makes $25M investment into small-scale renewable energy capacity buildout in sub-Saharan Africa
French Development Finance Institution Proparco invests 25 MUSD in Serengeti Energy, a Sub-Saharan hydro and solar-specialized independent power producer which develops, constructs, owns and ...
Read moreWomen Entrepreneurs in Africa Take on the Digital Industry
In the series “Shared Innovation,” AFD highlights innovative programs encouraged, created, or developed in our partner countries. Matina Razafimahefa from Madagascar and Nelly Chatue-Diop from ...
Read moreJoin us for the Social & Inclusive Business Camp 2022 Edition!
You are a social entrepreneur in Africa, willing to scale up your business, prepare your fundraising and join an inspiring community ? Send us your application between May 9th and July 26th 2022 ...
Read moreProparco supports CRDB Bank’s commitment towards MSMEs in Tanzania
Through a credit line and portfolio guarantees amounting to a TZS182 billion commitment, Proparco will help boost CRDB Bank’s capacity to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) ...
Read more“Choose Africa on air” webcast: spotlight on entrepreneurial Africa
CHOOSE AFRICA, CHOOSE THE FUTURE It was against this backdrop and in order to review the progress of the initiative that Proparco webcasted “Choose Africa on Air” on 8 June. Grégory Clemente, CEO ...
Read moreCall for applications – Talent 4 startups, a 100% financed training by Digital Africa
Talent 4 Startups is a program which aims to support the training of talents in tech and digital professions on the African continent. By covering the costs of training in high-demand sectors and ...
Read moreProparco, IFC, African and European Partners Launch Alliance to Support Private Sector Growth in Africa
To support a stronger private sector, entrepreneurship and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses across Africa, African, European, multilateral and bilateral partners today launched the ...
Read moreProparco invests in the AGF to finance women entrepreneurs’ SMEs in Africa
Proparco’s $10 million investment in the African Guarantee Fund will contribute to the growth of this pan-African fund and support the AFAWA initiative launched to increase access to ...
Read moreProparco, IFC, Bopa Moruo, and RMB Ventures Partner to Boost Access to Affordable Student Housing in South Africa
To increase the supply of safe, affordable, quality student housing in South Africa, particularly for students from low-income households, Proparco today announced a partnership with IFC, the ...
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