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Participants included senior representatives of AFD\u2019s geographical department and its Europe, Middle East and Asia division, alongside officials responsible for financial systems and AFD\u2019s Ukraine portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussions focused on developing a joint programme to provide affordable financing for municipalities, municipal utilities, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme\u2019s proposed structure comprises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A \u20ac25 million credit line;<\/li>\n<li>A \u20ac10 million risk-sharing\/guarantee facility;<\/li>\n<li>Up to \u20ac10 million in combined grant support and technical assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parties discussed the programme\u2019s financial and operational terms, with a focus on ensuring accessibility for municipalities and businesses. 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