For MSMEs
- Easier access to credit for export-oriented investment.
- Improved financing terms and reduced collateral pressure.
- Capital to expand operations, improve productivity and enter new markets.
Products & SolutionsECGF
Export Credit Guarantee Facility
Designed for
Exporting and export-linked MSMEs
A credit-risk sharing facility that helps financial institutions lend to Rwandan MSMEs in the export value chain.
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What is ECGF?
The Export Credit Guarantee Facility (ECGF) is designed to improve access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises engaged in the export value chain or operating with an export focus.
By covering part of a lender's credit risk, ECGF encourages participating financial institutions to finance exporters and export-linked businesses, supporting export growth, job creation and competitiveness in international markets.
Purpose
Main objectives of ECGF
Affordable financing for MSMEs involved in export-related activities.
Greater lending to the export sector through a practical risk-sharing mechanism.
Value addition and a stronger export ecosystem across priority sectors.
How it works
Partial credit guarantees for eligible MSMEs
ECGF covers up to 70% of an eligible loan, with a maximum of FRW 700 million per borrower.
The guarantee reduces the credit risk carried by participating financial institutions.
Exporters gain access to capital to expand operations, improve productivity and enter new markets.
Benefits
Benefits for MSMEs and participating financial institutions
For financial institutions
- Reduced credit risk through partial guarantee coverage.
- Room to expand lending portfolios into the export sector.
- A structured way to finance eligible MSMEs and report on performance.
Eligibility
Who can benefit
MSMEs directly exporting goods or services.
Suppliers, processors, transporters and logistics providers in export value chains.
Eligible export-driven businesses in manufacturing, agribusiness, services and related sectors.
Programme team
Meet the people behind ECGF.
Contact the programme team for guidance and enquiries.
Take the next step
Apply through a participating lender
Eligible MSMEs apply through a participating financial institution. The lender assesses the financing request and submits the guarantee application on the beneficiary's behalf.