Date de publication: 10 octobre 2023
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
KCB BANK KENYA LTDLieu
Description
The facility provides funding to KCB Kenya for on lending to limited scale projects undertaken by private sector entities, notably small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on projects impacting positively on gender equality and women's economic empowerment, in line with the 2X Challenge Criteria. SMEs play an important economic role in driving growth and creating employment in Kenya, contributing to over 90% of the workforce. However, the the sector development is constraint by access to finance, which is particularly the case for women and other disadvantaged groups.
Objectifs
This operation is expected to address the financing gap by supporting investments and working capital needs of SMEs with a focus on women-owned or managed enterprises and therewith drive financial inclusion and economic empowerment of women thereby enabling job creation, growth, and improved resilience of SMEs.
Secteur(s)
- Lignes de crédit - Lignes de crédit
Under Global Europe NDICI guarantee
Under EFSD+ Guarantee
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 50 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
not applicable
Aspects environnementaux
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Passation des marchés
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Statut
Signé - 22/05/2024
Clause de non-responsabilité
Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
Elles sont fournies à des fins de transparence uniquement et ne peuvent être considérées comme représentant la politique officielle de la BEI (voir également les notes explicatives).