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Oikocredit Africa Financial Inclusion Debt

Key Information
Organisation
Oikocredit
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
USD 1,000,000 – 15,000,000
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Description

A global cooperative providing massive debt funding to African microfinance institutions to promote grassroots economic development.

Eligibility Criteria

Regulated Tier 1 and Tier 2 African microfinance institutions and non-bank financial lenders with a clear social mission and strong balance sheets.

Focus Sectors

Microfinance, Financial Institutions, SME Lenders

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