The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is a regional development finance institution established by the 15 ECOWAS member states to support infrastructural, socio-economic, and institutional development in West Africa. It focuses on financing projects across private and public sectors, offering lines of credit, innovative and structured financing, grants, and support for SMEs. With operations centered in West Africa and a regional mandate, EBID aims to alleviate poverty, promote wealth creation, and boost job opportunities in the ECOWAS sub-region. The bank maintains a presence through its headquarters and regional offices, engaging with member states and stakeholders to advance development initiatives.