Building on a proven track record across Kenya and 33 African markets, Ecobank Group will partner with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including Proparco, to deploy KES 387.6 billion ($3 billion) trade finance commitment. This will expand access to competitive funds to fuel the core engines of Africa’s real economy: agribusiness, manufacturing, and general commerce. This strategic deployment is designed to accelerate the structural transformation of the continent, anchoring future growth in sustainable industrialization, resilient infrastructure, and human capital.
By strengthening liquidity, providing guarantees, and deploying specialised trade instruments, Ecobank will help African businesses secure essential inputs, access new markets, and build resilience within increasingly complex global supply chains.
“The Africa-France Impact Coalition marks a fundamental shift toward shared sovereignty and integrated supply chains, and we are proud to drive this vision”, said Jeremy Awori, CEO, Ecobank Group. “Africa is rising and trading. By leveraging our Paris banking hub and partnerships with DFIs like Proparco, we are connecting African opportunities with global capital. This initiative is more than a financial commitment, it is a catalyst for trade, investment and talent – the pillars of Africa’s next decade”.
This KES 387.6 billion commitment signals strong confidence in Africa’s capacity to industrialize, scale production, and participate as a highly competitive partner in global trade, strongly aligning with the acceleration of intra-Africa trade.
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Strategy gateway through Paris & expected outcomes
Central to this pledge is EBISA, Ecobank’s Paris-based hub, which serves as the critical gateway connecting African enterprises with international markets. EBISA will anchor the cross-border flows that drive both investment and trade, facilitating the “Made in Africa” and “Co-Made in Africa and France” ecosystems.
By focusing not just on capital, but on the entrepreneurs, small business owners, youth innovators, and women-led enterprises that drive the continent forward, Ecobank will deliver measurable impact across five priority dimensions:
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Support sustainable development across Ecobank’s expansive footprint;
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Enhance market access for SMEs and large corporate entities;
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Deepen integration into regional and global value chains;
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Empower women and youth-led businesses;
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Strengthen economic resilience and long-term value creation.
Through strategic collaborations spanning trade, investment and talent, Ecobank Group and its partners in the AFIC are moving the continent forward with confidence, purpose, and impact.
