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African Local Currency Bond Fund (ALCB Fund)

Key Information
Organisation
ALCB Fund
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
USD 1,000,000 – 10,000,000
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Description

Promotes the development of African capital markets by anchoring local currency bond issuances for financial institutions and large SMEs.

Eligibility Criteria

Financial institutions, housing finance companies, and corporate aggregators in Africa looking to issue local currency bonds.

Focus Sectors

Financial Services, Infrastructure, Housing, Renewable Energy

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