GOPA AFC Financial Sector Development
We advise financial sectors. We shape development.
GOPA AFC stands as a leading German development consultancy, leveraging 50+ years of deep sector knowledge in agriculture, financial services, climate solutions and water systems throughout developing and emerging markets. As part of GOPA — one of Europe’s leading international cooperation consultancies — we provide strategic advisory services and technical expertise that catalyze sustainable development and economic growth in challenging environments.
Enabling us to engage specialized professionals for our projects
Financial Sector Development (FSD)
As GOPA’s dedicated Financial Sector Development hub, GOPA AFC’s FSD team drives financial inclusion through tailored product innovation and institutional strengthening. We craft bespoke credit and savings mechanisms, design blended finance programs, establish sound regulatory frameworks, and build supervisory capacity that transforms financial landscapes. Our expertise serves diverse stakeholders—central banks, commercial lenders, mortgage companies, microfinance institutions, and apex bodies— alongside governments and end-users including MSMEs and smallholder farmers seeking improved financial access.
GOPA AFC is actively involved in GREEN & CLIMATE FINANCE by advising financial institutions globally on developing and implementing green strategies. We help create climate-friendly financial products, train staff on climate risks, and support the transition to sustainable economies. Our services include developing green loan products, performing environmental and social due diligence, and assisting companies in preparing green investment loan applications. We implement projects such as regional off-grid electricity access in West Africa and renewable energy initiatives in Bangladesh.
We use BLENDED FINANCE strategically in our development projects to catalyze private capital for climate and development goals. Our innovative solutions enhance private sector leverage, enabling for instance MSMEs to access finance in Egypt and supporting biodiversity-friendly enterprises in Uganda through the Biodiversity Financing Facility. This model combines concessional and commercial financing, making investments more attractive to private investors while achieving social, environmental, and developmental outcomes. By de-risking investments, we foster sustainable growth and impactful change.
We further specialize in AGRICULTURAL FINANCE by providing tailored advisory services to farmers and agribusinesses. We offer capacity-building activities, training, and support for developing financial products and delivery channels. Our projects, like the "Promotion of agricultural finance for agri-based enterprises in rural areas" in Nigeria, help farmers access finance, improve their livelihoods, and promote sustainable agricultural growth. Additionally, we focus on climate smart agriculture finance, assisting banks in adapting loan products to better serve the agricultural sector, with an emphasis on digital solutions and financial inclusion.
We enhance SME FINANCE through capacity building and training for financial service providers. Our services include developing financial products, improving service delivery channels, conducting institutional diagnostics, and offering specialized training in credit risk management, business planning, and financial analysis. Additionally, we support SMEs with training in customer care, financial management, and business growth. By fostering effective financial markets, we improve access, usage, and quality of SME finance. For example, we implement projects like Access to Finance in Laos and Financing for Innovative Start-ups in Egypt.
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BENEFICIARIES GOPA AFC TURNOVER
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