The Dutch development bank FMO and Austrian DFI Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank have invested $20m into the Regional MSME Investment Fund for sub-Saharan Africa.
The Dutch institution says its largest ever syndicated loan will provide crucial support for beleaguered small businesses facing the country’s difficult economic conditions. BII and Swedfund are among the DFIs backing the facility.
In a new report, the consultancy highlights how private debt funds continue to support growing companies in emerging markets, with the total target size of funds currently open for investment standing at €44bn.
British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution, is funding a second green bond arranged by Symbiotics, lending to MSME banks supporting India’s green energy goals.
Staff at the Swedish flat-pack furniture giant will help the social entrepreneurs build a more inclusive, sustainable economy and create opportunities for local communities.
The funding by the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor will boost the national grid’s supply of sustainable and affordable electricity in low-income areas in rural Tanzania.
The 2X Challenge initiative is aiming to push more investment towards empowering women in the workplace, while a key blended finance microfinance project has switched focus to gender-lens investing.
responsAbility has issued its second financial inclusion bond in partnership with the International Development Finance Corporation aimed at improving access to financial services for individuals and MSMEs in developing markets.
The fund, supported by several European development finance institutions, will make up to 12 investments, including funding for the Indian microfinance sector.
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