Ecobank Group caps its 40th anniversary year with landmark USD2.6 billion commitment to scale women-led enterprises and agribusinesses across Africa
As the grand finale of its milestone 40th-anniversary celebrations, the Pan-African banking leader unveils ambitious 2030 lending targets - USD 2.0 billion for Ellevate and USD 600 million for agricultural value chains - to drive economic sovereignty, food security, and regional integration under the AfCFTA.
Ecobank Group, Africa's premier financial institution, has unveiled a USD2.6 billion commitment to bolster women-led businesses and agricultural sectors across the continent by 2030. During the Ecobank@40 Media Conference in Lomé, the Group marked the culmination of its 40th anniversary year with this landmark pledge. CEO Jeremy Awori emphasized that this strategic launchpad aims to propel Africa's economic transformation and sustainable impact.
Ecobank is investing $2.0 billion to empower women entrepreneurs through the Ellevate program and $600 million to support agribusiness SMEs via the Farm-to-Fork initiative. These commitments focus on digital onboarding, financial inclusion, climate-smart agriculture, and cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Ecobank's Single Market Trade Hub will facilitate seamless trade and access to regional supply chains for female agripreneurs and commercial SMEs. This commitment underscores Ecobank's commitment to Africa's economic development and financial integration.
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