Ecobank Secures $3bn Trade Finance Commitment From DFIs at Africa-Forward Summit

Deal Summary

Ecobank announced a partnership with development finance institutions, led by Proparco, to deploy $3bn in trade finance over the next three years to support African SMEs. The commitment was unveiled at the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi and includes a $30m risk-sharing facility with British International Investment for the DRC. The deal aims to boost liquidity, market access and supply-chain resilience across key sectors.