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IDB Invest and Banco G&T Continental support the expansion of credit for SMEs and companies led by women in Guatemala

IDB Invest, the private sector institution of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, has signed a subordinated loan of $75 million with Banco G&T Continental de Guatemala. The objective of the project is to increase financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an emphasis on companies led by women.

The loan allows Banco G&T Continental to grow in the SME segment and support the portfolio diversification process. SMEs represent an important segment of the Guatemala economy, reaching approximately 90 percent of the total number of active companies registered in the country. They currently face credit restrictions and limited access to financial products and services.

IDB Invest will also support Banco G&T Continental with advisory services, accompanying it in the development of a comprehensive value proposition for companies led by women. In addition, this consultancy will contribute to the efforts to support inclusion practices and gender equality in the management of the bank's talent.

Banco G&T Continental seeks to replicate and scale up the G&T Mujer program in Guatemala, which it has successfully developed through its subsidiary in El Salvador since 2012 with the support of the IDB Group. This program has allowed it to position itself as a leading bank in the financing of small and medium enterprises led by women.

About IDB Invest
IDB Invest, the private sector institution of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to supporting Latin America and the Caribbean businesses. It finances sustainable enterprises and projects to achieve financial results that maximize economic, social and environmental development for the region. With a current portfolio of $11.2 billion under management and 330 clients in 23 countries, IDB Invest works across sectors to provide innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the evolving demands of its clients.

About Banco G&T Continental
Banco G&T Continental is one of the most important banks in Guatemala, with regional presence in El Salvador, Panama and Costa Rica. With more than 60 years in operation, Banco G&T Continental is a leading bank in Guatemala with about $7,000 million in assets, a net worth of $550 million and more than 5,000 employees with presence throughout Guatemala.