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AGF is an implementing partner of YEI MDTF and will lead on capacity development trainings. The AFRICAN GUARANTEE FUND FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (AGF WEST AFRICA S.A.) has granted a portfolio guarantee line amounting to 5 billion CFA francs to Société Générale Benin to support SMEs, women's entrepreneurship and green economy in Benin. The USD 25 million enhancement brings the total 10-year loan guarantee to USD 43 million. The Loan Portfolio Guarantee amounting to USD 7.5 million will increase financing of green SMEs. The guarantee will enable Sidian Bank scale up their lending activities to SMEs in Kenya. The MOU will allow TADB to disburse up-to USD 20 million worth of loans to agribusinesses.