In 1999 and 2000, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs signed a cooperation agreement with Banco Santander Central Hispanoamericano S.A. under which loans are granted to women's business projects.  Loans may be granted for up to 70 per cent of the planned investment.
En 1999 et 2000, le Ministère du travail et des affaires sociales a conclu un accord de collaboration avec la banque Banco Santander Central Hispanoamericano S.A.concernant l'octroi de crédits à des femmes ayant un projet d'entreprise.