BANCO REGIONAL S.A.E.C.A.
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Who is our customer
Banco Regional is one of the largest banks in Paraguay with a leading market position in agriculture. Its main activity is lending to the productive sector, with 48% of loans in agriculture and cattle.
What is our funding objective?
This capacity development project will upgrade the environmental and social management system (ESMS) at Banco Regional and build capacity in IFC Performance Standards areas. Ultimately, this will guide environmental and social (E&S) analysis and engagement, particularly for high-risk clients.
Why do we fund this investment?
This project contributes strongly to sustainable development in Paraguay. E&S-related interventions at client and sector level in Paraguay are important, both in terms of causing a shift in thinking and a shift in action.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 2/17/2022 | USD 25.00 MLN |
- Region
- Latin America & The Caribbean
- Country
- Paraguay
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 4/14/2014
- End date
- 11/28/2018
- Total FMO financing
- EUR 0.03 MLN
- Funding
- FMO NV
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - A