Abidjan, June 10, 2024 – The African Banker Awards 2024, held on May 28, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrated innovation, resilience, and excellence in Africa’s banking sector. This year’s event was particularly notable for the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) following the outstanding recognition of some of its members at the event. AADFI members were shortlisted for awards in the following categories: Banker of the Year, Bank of the Year, Sustainable Bank of the Year, DFIs of the Year, and SME Bank of the Year. The Association celebrates the following members for emerging winners as follows: Banker of the Year: Admassu Tadesse, Trade and Development Bank (TDB); Bank of the Year: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); DFI of the Year: Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), and Regional Bank of the Year – East Africa: Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL).
A Commitment to Sustainable Development This year’s African Banker Awards underscored the vital role that AADFI members play in driving sustainable economic growth and development across the continent. Their commitment to financing sustainable development goals and climate change and fostering regional integration has been instrumental in shaping a more prosperous future for Africa. As we celebrate the achievements of these member institutions, we look forward to the continued innovation and leadership our members bring to the African banking sector and the continent’s sustainable development.
