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Broadening Access to Finance

Smaller businesses across the region face significant barriers to accessing the financial resources they need to grow. Improved access to credit and other financial services (such as leasing) are thus key to economic development.

The Office for Advisory Services in Latin America and Caribbean focuses its “Broadening Access to Finance” (A2F) business line in two areas:

  • Upgrading the capacity of microfinance institutions: Strengthening the ability of these institutions to serve small businesses and extend their outreach.
  • Developing financial leasing markets: Promoting leasing market development by improving the regulatory environment and strengthening leasing service providers.
For more information, download the complete “Broadening Access to Finance" brochure (PDF in English, Spanish, and Portuguese).

PROJECTCOUNTRYDESCRIPTION
MSME Finance Program [pdf]RegionalImproving access to financial services for MSME's in the LAC region through the provision of investments and advisory services to financial institutions
Mortgage Sofols [pdf]MexicoEnhancing the operational capacities of second-tier sofoles, financial institutions specializing in housing finance
Findesa Upgrade [pdf]NicaraguaHelping financial institutions serving MSMEs to become full-fledged banks
BBVA Banco Continental [pdf]PeruWorking to help financial institutions develop renewable energy and sustainable forestry projects
Improving Operational Efficiency of a Microfinance Institution [pdf]PeruEnabling microfinance institutions boost their efficiency by reducing operational expenses
Leasing Development Program [pdf]BoliviaWorking with the financial sector in Bolivia to promote regulatory reforms necessary for developing a stronger leasing market.
Leasing Map [pdf]HondurasLegislative review and market study to evaluate possibilities for leasing development
Leasing Map [pdf]NicaraguaLegislative review and market study to evaluate possibilities for leasing development
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