The Africa Conservation & Communities Tourism Fund (ACCT)

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The ACCT Fund was established in response to the threat to conservation posed by the COVID pandemic, with the aim of alleviating the financial pressure on well-managed safari tourism companies in sub-Saharan Africa in the short to medium term. The initial portfolio reflects this objective. Now that the recovery process has begun, ACCT continues to provide loans to operators who have struggled to recover from the COVID pandemic by helping them expand their accommodation offerings and thus open up new growth opportunities. These loans are designed to offer flexible payment options and favourable interest rates, enabling operators to overcome the difficulties caused by COVID-19 while continuing their contribution to conservation and local community development. The objectives of the ACCT Fund include the conservation and expansion of protected areas, community development and strengthening tourism companies to face future challenges.