Zoscales Fund I
BIO has given USD 24 k of Technical Assistance to Zoscales Fund I, a PE fund targeting SMEs in East Africa.
Amount
€ 21,757.30
Type of investment
Subsidy
Beneficiary locations
Investment field
Investment Companies & Funds
Activity
SME Fund
With this subsidy, BIO provides an E&S capacity building training for Zoscales’ portfolio companies, including both employees and management.
The capacity building programme was comprised of three phases.
- The first phase involved a three-day training programme to familiarize the companies in lender environmental and social standards and the process to develop and environmental and social management systems (ESMS). The training was delivered in December 2019 in Addis Ababa.
- The second phase of the programme comprised a visit to each of the five companies to tour their facilities and discuss progress in implementing the ESMS.
- The third phase of the programme comprised remote support and advice to the companies on an ad hoc basis through review and comment on ESMS implementation plans and documentation. All phases have been implemented successfully and deliverables received. ZPs and the consultant seemed both very satisfied of the services and value add.
A good ESMS appropriate to the nature and the scale of the company promotes sound environmental and social performance and can lead to improved financial, social and environmental outcomes.
Made possible through this investment
CGF Crown Cork Manufacturing
Ethiopia
A leading manufacturer of metal crown corks that it supplies to multinationals in the beverage industry.
Ethio-Asia Industries
Ethiopia
Ethio-Asia Industries is Ethiopia’s first privately-owned manufacturer of personal care products, including soap and detergent, and the only native manufacturer with a nationally recognized brand.
Pioneer Diagnostics Center
Ethiopia
PDC is a forerunner in quality imaging diagnostic services in Ethiopia.
Ahadukes Food Products
Ethiopia
Ahadukes is a producer of mainstream and premium biscuits for the Ethiopian domestic and export markets.
Africa Jobs Network
Ethiopia
Africa Jobs Network is a recruiting platform positioned as one of East Africa’s talent search industry leaders.
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Equity
