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Mr. Thabo Thamane, CEO of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), Botswana, has completed his tenure as Chairman of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) at the 51st Ordinary General Assembly, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. Thamane was elected Chairman of AADFI in June 2019 during the 45th Ordinary General Assembly in

PRESENTATION Créée par l’État de Côte d’Ivoire par décret n°2022-261 du 13 avril 2022, La société de garantie des crédits aux PME (SGPME) est une société anonyme avec conseil d’administration au capital social de 10 milliards, détenu à 100% par l’Etat de côte d’ivoire. C’est un Etablissement financier de cautionnement à caractère bancaire agrée par

TRIMESTRE 2025 Le deuxième trimestre 2025 à la Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Bénin a été marqué par la participation à divers évènements tels que la 7e édition du Bénin Investment Forum, la 5e édition du Cyber Africa Forum ainsi que les assemblées annuelles de la BAD et de l’AIAFD. Au plan interne, différentes

Three development finance institutions joined the Association’s membership in Q2 2025, reinforcing AADFI’s role as a unifying platform for development finance across Africa. The growth in AADFI’s membership reflects an ongoing commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking African DFI network. The Secretariat invites institutions aligned with the AADFI’s aspirations to explore the benefits

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

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

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

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

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

The inaugural meeting of the AADFI Economist Forum, a new Community of Practice of the Association, was held on September 25, 2024, with excitement and forward-thinking proposals. The AADFI Economist Forum brings together chief economists and senior colleagues responsible for related functions in institutions without a chief economist designation. The forum promotes continental engagement in economic and

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