On December 6, 2024, at Proparco headquarters, a new agreement between the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Proparco was signed. This ambitious partnership aims to join forces between the two organizations to promote financial inclusion in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Balkans.
By joining forces with Proparco, the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation intends to step up the implementation of high-impact projects. These actions include technical support to promote :
– Gender equality,
– Adaptation to climate change,
– Financial inclusion of refugee populations.
A long-standing partner of the Foundation since 2010, Proparco shares common strategic objectives, particularly in terms of responsible financial inclusion. This new agreement reinforces a rich collaboration, enabling both entities to amplify their impact and respond effectively to economic and social challenges in the regions concerned.
Two new technical assistance programs will be supported by Proparco and implemented shortly:
– The African Facility: Innovating to support high-impact rural microfinance institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and facilitate sustainable entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment.
– Financial inclusion of refugees and host communities in Uganda
This renewed partnership testifies to both organizations’ commitment to building innovative and sustainable solutions for the most vulnerable populations.
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Further information :
Proparco is AFD Group’s subsidiary dedicated to the private sector. Its interventions aim to strengthen the contribution of private players to the achievement of the SDGs. Proparco is involved in financing and supporting companies and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. It focuses on key development sectors:
infrastructure, with a focus on renewable energies, agribusiness, financial institutions, healthcare and education.