Presentation of the new special issue of Proparco’s Private Sector and Development magazine: “Public development banks tackling global challenges” by Grégory Clemente and Bruno Wenn, respectively Continue Reading

Gender inequalities in Panama are still prevalent and women’s participation in the country’s economy is still low. Despite government intervention to address these inequalities, private sector involvement is crucial Continue Reading

Despite having one of the highest levels of women entrepreneurs in the world, the economic potential of women in Africa remains undervalued. This is in particular due to a range […]Continue Reading

Gender equality is a crucial component in achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and more and more investment funds and stakeholders in the finance arena are starting to factor […]Continue Reading

Bridging gender gaps requires identifying and implementing programs and policies that target the specific constraints that women entrepreneurs face, and working with all actors in the private sector, from large […]Continue Reading

The diversification of financing solutions available to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) appears a possibility well worth exploring in the quest to improve relations between banks and SMEs. For example, […]Continue Reading

In recent years, there has been a general trend to set up specialized departments in banks. Indeed, SMEs are a growth driver for banks. A team dedicated entirely to SMEs […]Continue Reading

According to Aiaze Mitha, an entrepreneur and Fintech expert, the many digital innovations that are emerging and already exist could transform each stage of the financing value chain, opening a […]Continue Reading

While there is a need for more research in the area of entrepreneur mentoring in Africa, the existing research shows a return on mentoring investment (ROMI) in the form of […]Continue Reading

The informal sector occupies a disproportionate position in Cameroon. While it ensures the survival of many workers, it prevents the country’s development by maintaining low incomes and reducing its tax […]Continue Reading