In 2025, the Bank of Industry (BOI) has emerged as a leading force in African development finance, demonstrating excellence across multiple fronts — from innovative capital raising to strategic partnerships and sustainable financial leadership. The following report synthesizes BOI’s key achievements and initiatives so far this year. 1. BOI Honored with Syndicated Loan Deal of […]
On 23 June 2025, the Development Bank of Southern Africa proudly hosted the inaugural South African Development Finance Institutions Forum (SADFIF). This was a groundbreaking initiative to unite development finance institutions (DFIs) across the country for greater impact. The event brought together 23 DFIs representing national, provincial and district level interest, allowing for the establishment of
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In a remarkable demonstration of development finance in action, the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) has significantly expanded its investment footprint, positioning itself as a catalyst for Uganda’s industrialization and sustainable economic development. Since its re-establishment in 2016, UDC – Uganda’s state-owned development finance institution – has deployed capital strategically into high-impact sectors such as agro-manufacturing,
The AADFI was represented by its Secretary-General, Mr. Cyril Okoye, at the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility Closing Event held on June 18, 2025, at The Square in Brussels, Belgium. The event, themed “From Coordination to Collaboration: 5 Years of the ICR Facility,” brought together stakeholders to reflect on the initiative’s achievements and explore the transition to its
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Dans le cadre de la promotion de l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes en République Démocratique du Congo, le Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FPI) et le Fonds de Garantie pour l’Entrepreneuriat au Congo (FOGEC) ont signé un protocole d’accord historique le 09 mai 2025 visant à lever l’un des principaux obstacles à l’accès au financement : la
The AADFI took part in the SADC CEO’s Forum 2025, held from June 26 to 27, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana, under the theme “Bold Steps, Shared Future: Building the DFRC of Tomorrow.” Secretary-General Cyril Okoye represented AADFI in a panel discussion focused on the AADFI’s flagship assessment instrument, developed specifically for African DFIs: the Prudential Standards, Guidelines, and
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The AADFI Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) held a Special Interest Session on Green Banking on May 28, 2025, at the AADFI Headquarters in Abidjan. The session brought together member institutions to reflect on the outcomes of the 50th Anniversary Workshop and explore practical steps to advance green banking and climate finance in member DFIs. The session emphasized the
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The AADFI Economist Forum (AADFI-EF) convened its Governance Meeting on May 27, 2025, at the Ivotel Hotel & Spa in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The gathering brought together economists and representatives from member institutions to reinforce the Forum’s governance structure and define its research priorities, which are aligned with the broader strategic objectives of AADFI. A key outcome of
It is the desire for all technology innovators to convert an innovative idea into a profitable and sustainable business that offers current and future solutions. However, this requires the Government to intervene in providing an enabling environment including but not limited to policy, regulations, reliable infrastructure as well as ensuring universal service and access. The
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Investing in agrifood systems changes lives – lifting people out of poverty and hunger, connecting small-scale farmers and rural entrepreneurs to markets and financing, protecting vital ecosystems and biodiversity, and much more. For six decades and counting, the FAO Investment Centre has worked with countries and financiers to invest in food and agriculture for a
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