Project Overview

A2F Consulting is supporting the Ministry of Finance and Budget (with the World Bank) in establishing and operationalising a Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG) Facility in the Central African Republic. The project aims to improve access to finance for SMEs—particularly women-owned businesses—and promote investments aligned with low climate impact.

Work Developed

• Designed and structured the Partial Credit Guarantee mechanism, including institutional setup and strategic framework
• Supported fund establishment and operationalisation in line with international best practices and World Bank standards
• Assisted in launching the guarantee scheme and strengthening engagement with local financial institutions
• Deployed A2F’s proprietary digital platform to manage guarantee operations, risk monitoring, and reporting
• Provided ongoing technical assistance and operational management until transition to a local fund management team

The assignment is being implemented over 30 months and covers the full lifecycle of the PCG facility, from design to rollout and operational support. A2F combines technical advisory with hands-on implementation, enabling the fund to become fully operational and sustainable, while strengthening SME access to finance in a fragile context.