Banco de Desarrollo Productivo - Sociedad Anónima Mixta

BDP-S.A.M.

  • Type Direct (National)
  • Date of accreditation 21 Oct 2024

Banco de Desarrollo Productivo - Sociedad Anónima Mixta (BDP-S.A.M.) is Bolivia's national development bank, headquartered in La Paz. It operates with an 80:20 government-private ownership structure and focuses on promoting the development of Bolivia’s productive sectors, including agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and fisheries. The institution provides financial and non-financial services directly or through intermediaries, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across Bolivia. With a network of 43 offices nationwide, BDP-S.A.M. plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development and aligning its operations with national strategies, serving as a catalyst for climate investment in Bolivia. Its capabilities include mobilizing concessional financing for projects aimed at climate change mitigation and adaptation, focusing on areas like renewable energy, water management, agriculture, and forestry. By leveraging its expertise in second-tier lending and trust fund management, BDP-S.A.M. enhances private-sector participation in climate initiatives, de-risks investments, and supports vulnerable communities, including Indigenous Peoples. Its commitment to gender equity, environmental sustainability, and alignment with international frameworks like the Paris Agreement ensures its contributions are impactful and enduring.

By partnering with GCF, BDP-S.A.M. aims to strengthen Bolivia’s capacity to implement transformative climate projects, leveraging its technical and financial expertise to deliver cross-cutting, high-impact initiatives that support both national and global climate objectives.

Accreditation timeline

Accreditation date

21 Oct 2024

AMA execution date

12 Sep 2025

AMA effectiveness date

Pending

Entity details

  • Size
    • Micro
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
  • Environmental and social risk category
    • Category C
    • Category B
    • Category A
    • Intermediation 3
    • Intermediation 2
    • Intermediation 1
  • Fiduciary standards
    • Basic
    • Project management
    • Grant award
    • On-lending/blending:
    • Loan
    • Equity
    • Guarantee
    • Blending

Documents

Contacts

Mr. Ariel Erwin Zabála David
Primary

General Manager
Ms. Bishelly Elías Argandoña
Secondary

National Head of Productive and Sustainable Projects