Common Fund for Commodities invites applications for support of Commodity development activities
The CFC is an intergovernmental institution which provides financing to organisations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. Through a range of financial instruments, the CFC seeks to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and metals in Developing Countries. The intervention should, besides giving a sound financial return, also provide for a measurable social and environmental return.
This is the 13th call for interested parties to submit proposals which opened in June 2018 and will close on 31 October 2018. Early submission of proposals is encouraged and is highly appreciated.
The CFC is an intergovernmental institution which provides financing to organisations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. Through a range of financial instruments, the CFC seeks to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and metals in Developing Countries. The intervention should, besides giving a sound financial return, also provide for a measurable social and environmental return.
This is the 13th call for interested parties to submit proposals which opened in June 2018 and will close on 31 October 2018. Early submission of proposals is encouraged and is highly appreciated.
The CFC is inviting applications for support of commodity development activities in its member countries1). Interested organizations are requested to submit their applications in the prescribed format.
The CFC provides a range of financial and technical instruments in support of business activities contributing to commodity sector development in Developing Countries. Examples include agriculture, commodity value addition and trade, minerals and metals. Besides generating a viable financial return, eligible activities should also deliver a measurable social and environmental impact. To apply, please download and complete the application form according to instructions. Applications are to be made in English only as the CFC cannot provide for translation of proposals submitted in other languages.
ELIGIBLE ENTITIES AND COFINANCING REQUIREMENTS
The CFC provides a range of financial and technical instruments in support of business activities contributing to commodity sector development in Developing Countries. Examples include agriculture, commodity value addition and trade, minerals and metals. Besides generating a viable financial return, eligible activities should also deliver a measurable social and environmental impact. To apply, please download and complete the application form according to instructions. Applications are to be made in English only as the CFC cannot provide for translation of proposals submitted in other languages.
ELIGIBLE ENTITIES AND COFINANCING REQUIREMENTS
- All legal public and private entities are eligible to apply under this Call for Proposals, provided they:
- operate in commodity value chains in CFC member countries or provide financial services to micro, small and medium sized businesses operating in these value chains,
- have a proven relevant track record of sound financial operations in their current and / or proposed activities over a period of at least 3 years, which can be documented by means of (audited) financial statements, and
- share CFC’s values, including internationally recognized principles concerning human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption as reflected in the United Nations Global Compact.
