Through this partnership, FSD Africa is supporting Equity BCDC to increase access to unbanked populations in rural and peri-urban areas of DRC by scaling up its agency banking model, providing savings and loan products and building capacity of farmers, MSMEs, women and youth. FSD Africa’s support includes building of institutional capacity at the bank and the establishment of agents. Through Equity Bank BCDC’s market leadership in DRC it seeks to demonstrate the business case for serving unserved and underserved customers.
Implementing Partner
Equity Banque Commerciale du Congo SA (BCDC)
Donor(s)
FCDO
Value (in £)
1,169,001.50
Implementation Period
2019-2023
Countries Covered
DRC
Project Description
Through this partnership, FSD Africa is supporting Equity BCDC to increase access to unbanked populations in rural and peri-urban areas of DRC by scaling up its agency banking model, providing savings and loan products and building capacity of farmers, MSMEs, women and youth. FSD Africa’s support includes building of institutional capacity at the bank and the establishment of agents. Through Equity Bank BCDC’s market leadership in DRC it seeks to demonstrate the business case for serving unserved and underserved customers.
Target results
Progress
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