Strategic and operational technical assistance to FPM SA, the financial inclusion fund in the DR Congo in order to strenghten the impact activities of its partner banks, MFIs and COOPECs.
FPM SA's core mission is to reduce poverty and improve living conditions for people in DR Congo by supporting the construction of an inclusive and responsible financial system through the development of MSMEs and the financial empowerment of low-income people through financial inclusion.
FPM provides medium- and long-term financial resources (senior loans and subordinated loans) to Congolese commercial banks, MFIs, and COOPECs. It aims to expand its range of financial products and is currently setting-up a partial portfolio guarantee fund.
The services provided included the following:
- Preliminary diagnostic and targeted diagnostics, followed by the development of action plans
- Support for the implementation of the FPM SA's strategy and its action plan, with a focus on three main subjects: Improvement of the product offering: climate, gender and agriculture-oriented products; Digitalization of the FPM’s data and processes; and Environmental, social and impact management
- Capacity building in investment and impact management
- The communication and marketing strategy
- Supporting the credit committee in its credit decision-making process
- Continuous review of policies and procedures