Signature(s)
Amount
€ 5,000,000
Sector(s)
Services
: € 5,000,000
Signature date(s)
10/12/2004 : € 1,000,000
10/12/2004 : € 4,000,000
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Data sheet
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Summary sheet
Release date
7 March 2002
Status
Reference
Signed | 10/12/2004
20000471
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
DFLSA (Creation of private sector development bank)
Guyana Manufacturers' Association (GMA) and Development Finance Ltd (DFL) from Trinidad
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 1 million 8% cumulative redeemable and convertible preference shares; EUR 4 million subordinated loan.
EUR 17.5 million
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives
Setting up of a private sector development bank to provide long-term funding to small- and medium-scale enterprises for investment purposes, in the manufacturing, agro-industrial, mining, tourism, information technology and related services sectors.
The objective of the operation is to provide financing and enterprise development services for the creation, development and expansion of small- and medium scale enterprises in the productive sectors of Guyana and Suriname.
Environmental aspects
Procurement
Investments made from these funds are expected to comply with environmental requirements for EIB financed projects. Larger projects may require an Environmental Impact Assessment.
Not applicable
Comments
Financial sector operation
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Summary sheet
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Data sheet