Africa anchors $1.1 billion of Proparco’s $2.9 billion deals in 2025

Proparco, the private-sector arm of the Agence Française de Développement, committed $2.9 billion (€2.5 billion) in global investments in 2025, with $1.1 billion (€924 million) directed to Africa, reinforcing its strategic focus on emerging markets. 

Backed by French President Emmanuel Macron’s broader development agenda, the institution is scaling private sector financing despite global economic headwinds. Africa remains Proparco’s largest regional exposure, underscoring rising demand for climate-aligned capital, infrastructure funding, and SME financing across key growth markets.

Blended finance drives capital deployment

Nearly 47% of Proparco’s Africa financing in 2025 was structured as loans, alongside equity investments and trade finance instruments that each accounted for about 20%. The diversified approach is designed to strengthen banking systems, improve liquidity, and unlock trade flows across emerging markets.

Between 2022 and 2025, Proparco committed more than €4.6 billion ($5.38 billion) across Africa, targeting sectors critical to long-term economic transformation.

Focus sectors: energy, SMEs, agribusiness

The institution continues to prioritize energy transition, healthcare, infrastructure, and digital connectivity. Its “Choose Africa” initiative supported small and medium-sized enterprises, mobilizing €450 million ($525.88 million) in 2025 alone.

Through the FARM initiative, Proparco deployed nearly €565 million ($660.28 million) between 2023 and 2025 to strengthen agricultural value chains and food resilience across the continent.

Nairobi summit to deepen partnerships

Proparco’s strategy will take center stage at the “Africa Forward” Summit in Nairobi on May 11–12, a France–Kenya initiative aimed at boosting cross-border investment.

The event, backed by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, is expected to gather over 1,500 investors and policymakers to accelerate partnerships in energy, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Catalyzing private capital flows

Beyond direct financing, Proparco is expanding its role in mobilizing private capital through blended finance tools, including its Liquidity Accelerator Fund.

The institution is also investing in climate-aligned projects such as sustainable land management and affordable housing, reinforcing its positioning at the intersection of development finance and impact investing.