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Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation
Köln, DEImpact-drivenFoundationDevelopment CooperationSustainable Finance
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationKöln
About Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation
The Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation (ACGF), established in 2004, is a charitable foundation dedicated to strengthening Afghanistan's private and financial sectors. Its core mission is to empower development by improving access to finance for Afghan micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). ACGF achieves this by mitigating risks and building the capacity of financial institutions for MSME lending, generating meaningful impact through international best practices and country-specific expertise. It provides credit guarantees, technical assistance, and direct support services, including Sharia-compliant financing. ACGF is recognized for its systemic relevance locally and internationally, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly poverty reduction and economic growth.
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Sustainability Goals
No Poverty
Enhancing Access to Finance for Poverty Reduction
The Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation improves access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to create jobs and alleviate poverty.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Fostering Economic Growth and Decent Work
The organization strengthens Afghanistan's private and financial sectors to create decent jobs and enable sustainable economic growth through improved financing for MSMEs.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing Inequalities for Disadvantaged MSMEs
The Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation addresses inequalities by specifically supporting female-headed, youth-headed, and rural MSMEs with financing and direct business development services.
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Q1What is the core mission of the Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation (ACGF)?
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ACGF is a charitable foundation dedicated to strengthening Afghanistan's private and financial sectors. Its core mission is to empower development by improving access to finance for Afghan micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This is achieved by mitigating risks and building the capacity of financial institutions for MSME lending, offering Sharia-compliant financing guarantees since 2018.
Q2What services does ACGF offer?
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ACGF offers credit guarantees, technical assistance, and direct support services to MSMEs. Credit guarantees cover a share of default risk for financing provided by partner financial institutions. Technical assistance programs strengthen financial institutions' capacity, while direct support services like matching grants and business development services target strategic groups such as female-headed, youth-headed, and rural MSMEs.
Q3Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does ACGF contribute to?
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ACGF primarily contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Secondarily, it is involved with SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). This is achieved through job creation, enhanced agricultural productivity, and improved health service delivery.
Q4Where is ACGF based and what are its operational focus areas?
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ACGF is legally based as a foundation in Cologne, Germany. However, its operational focus and impact are concentrated in Afghanistan, where it supports Afghan micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Q5Who are ACGF's key donors and partners?
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ACGF is supported by prominent international donors such as the European Union and the World Bank. These partnerships enable projects like the MALA project to restart guarantee operations and the EMERGe project to enhance financial institutions' capacity and MSME access to finance.
Q6How can interested individuals apply for positions at ACGF?
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Interested individuals can apply through ACGF's career portal. All current job openings and information regarding the application process are available at https://acgf.bamboohr.com/careers/.
