EFC Uganda

Equity : August 2021

BIO has invested UGX 3,066 M in equity in EFC Uganda, a microfinance deposit-taking institution (MDI) in Uganda.

Amount

€ 744,274.00

Type of investment

Equity

Development impacts

  • Local economic growth
  • Financial inclusion
  • Access to basic services & goods

Beneficiary locations

Sub-Saharan Africa: Uganda

Investment field

Financial Institutions

Activity

KK.64.191  Microfinance institution

Organisation

EFC Uganda

Domicile

Uganda

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EFC Uganda

EFC Uganda is a deposit taking MFI which started its operations in July 2012.

EFC offers individual loan products and savings accounts to local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the lower income strata of the Ugandan population. With a strong commitment to high standards of quality customer service, EFC employs 124 people across two full-service branches and five Business Loan Centres at strategic locations in Kampala.

Development impacts

  • Local economic growth

    The investment is expected to increase the offer of financial services, mainly credit but also new saving products, to MSMEs in Uganda.

  • Financial inclusion

    Credit services to self-employed individuals.

  • Access to basic services & goods

    The segment of home improvement loans represents around 1/3 of the total loan portfolio.

E&S Impact

BIO and EFC Uganda agreed on the formalisation of the MFI’s E&S practices, with the appointment of responsible people, the definition of an E&S policy and the setup of some basic environmental and social tools. Furthermore, the client will undergo an external Social Performance audit on its client protection performance.

Risk Category: C

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Impact Story

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22-10-2021

BIO has invested in EFC Uganda, a microfinance deposit-taking institution, both directly and through Africinvest Financial Sector.

Caroline Cherotic is one of EFC Uganda’s many clients. This is her story.

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