Paraguay's Financial Development Agency (AFD) issued 2,600 guarantees backing US$ 55 million in credits for women, according to President Stella Guillén. The initiative aims to reduce barriers such as informality and lack of credit history, promoting economic autonomy and family impact.
Stella Guillén
Presidenta de la Agencia Financiera de Desarrollo de Paraguay.
The president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, announced an asset audit to map the agency's more than 800 properties. Preliminary estimates indicate that the IPS receives only 20% of the amount due in rents, generating huge losses. The investigation, coordinated by Minister Alberto Cabrera, will also cover the control of medicines and supplies.
The 'Women Who Build' panel brings together six public and private sector leaders at the 26th International Constructecnia Fair in Asunción to discuss women's impact on construction, tourism, and finance. AFD data shows over 2,600 guarantees issued by FOGAMU, totaling US$55 million in credits.
Paraguay's Financial Development Agency (AFD) reported that since the launch of the Women's Guarantee Fund (FOGAMU) in 2022, more than 2,600 guarantees have been issued, resulting in US$ 55 million in credits for women. AFD President Stella Guillén will participate in a panel at the Constructecnia 2026 Fair to discuss the role of women in the construction sector and economic development.