Myriam Mesbah

Gender Officer,
Proparco

Overview

Myriam Mesbah works on issues related to the reduction of gender inequalities. She previously worked for associations on education and gender issues. Myriam holds a Master in Political Science and International Relations and has worked in the French and European diplomatic network in the Maghreb region.

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Proparco

Proparco is a subsidiary of the AFD Group focused on private sector development. It has been promoting sustainable economic, social and environmental development for over 45 years.

Proparco provides funding and support to both businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle-East. Its action focuses on the key development sectors: infrastructure, mainly for renewable energies, agribusiness, financial institutions, health and education. Its operations aim to strengthen the contribution of private players to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community in 2015.

To this end, Proparco finances companies whose activity contributes to creating jobs and decent incomes, providing essential goods and services and combating climate change.