Partnership Fund

The Partnership Fund: a source of capital to finance institutions or funds specializing in the financial sector of the social economy of countries in economic development or transition.

Main objectives:

• Strengthen cooperative, mutual or social economy institutions in countries in economic development or transition
• Provide financial leverage for these institutions and for investment funds aimed at these markets by obtaining financing from other sources
• Improve access to financial services and the quality of life of local communities
• Contribute to improving the governance of financial institutions.

Types of commitment:

• A capital investment in the form of ordinary or privileged shares, options, shares in limited partnerships or cooperatives
• Financing in the form of loans or debentures
• An investment horizon of three to ten years
• A capital injection or a loan ranging from CAN $250,000 to 750,000
• Minority participation in the share capital of 10% to 40%.

Criteria:

• Have a recognized legal status
• Not listed on a stock exchange
• Not a project with a predetermined duration.

	Agaseke Financial centre(s) for entrepreneurs (CFE) In Rwanda, DID in collaboration with local investors invested in the Agaseke Centre financier aux entrepreneurs (CFE). The CFE is a financial institution that makes it possible to deliver financial products and services adapted to the specific needs of business entrepreneurs. By assisting private sector development, the Agaseke CFE primes the motor that drives the Rwandan economy.