PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

537286

Primary Business Area

Access To Finance

Disclosure Date

May 25, 2009

Country

South Africa

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

Sep 22, 2006

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$2,460,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Nov 30, 2016

Project Estimated Start Date

Nov 1, 2006

Project Description

The project works with financial institutions, credit reporting companies and bureaus, and existing business services programs in South Africa to 1) improve credit information on SME lending, 2) equip banks to serve SMEs through efficient, high volume lending operations, and 3) enable banks to draw benefits from existing business development service programs. The objective is to support and accelerate SME lending in South Africa.