Project Overview

A2F Consulting supported the Development Bank of Nigeria PLC, through its subsidiary Impact Credit Guarantee Limited (ICGL), in strengthening the capacity of participating financial institutions (PFIs) to improve the uptake of credit guarantee products. The project aimed to expand MSME access to finance by addressing institutional gaps and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Work Developed

• Conducted institutional assessments of participating financial institutions to identify capacity gaps and operational constraints
• Designed tailored technical assistance plans, including improvements to product design and lending processes
• Supported the rollout and implementation of solutions to enhance credit guarantee uptake and MSME outreach
• Reviewed and refined ICGL’s credit guarantee products, including support for COVID-19 response strategies
• Strengthened institutional capacity through process optimization, technology integration, and targeted advisory support

The assignment was delivered over 10 months and implemented in two phases: institutional diagnostics followed by solution deployment. A2F combined technical advisory with hands-on support to improve PFI performance and expand the use of credit guarantees, contributing to increased MSME financing and financial inclusion in Nigeria.

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