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Providing financing for Afghanistan to make investments in its intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Lack of solid financial records and collateral for applying loans to banks. High lending risk as perceived by commercial banks SMEs lack of good bookkeeping and collaterals required for loan applications. The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance is the largest provider of financial services for micro and small businesses and households. SMEs comprise 18% of the lending portfolio, with around EUR 11 million.

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