The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Government of the Republic of Guinea signed three loan agreements on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in Conakry, Guinea, totalling EUR 269.5 million to finance strategic projects in the health, transport and energy sectors. The agreements were signed by Dr George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been honoured with the “Outstanding Sustainable Project Financing” Award at the Sustainable Finance Awards 2026 for its financing of the Kano-Maradi Railway Project, a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to strengthen regional integration and economic development in West Africa. The award was presented during the Sustainable Finance […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Banque de l’Habitat de Côte d’Ivoire (BHCI) signed a CFAF 10-billion financing agreement on 2 September 2026 to support housing finance and strengthen access to funding for SMEs and SMIs operating across Côte d’Ivoire’s real estate value chain. The credit facility will enable BHCI to […]
Lomé, Togo – 17 August 2026 – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) today announced that Moody’s Ratings has upgraded its long-term issuer rating to B1 from B2, with a stable outlook, a powerful endorsement of the Bank’s strengthening financial position, resilience, and rising stature as a pivotal development finance institution in West […]
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, in his capacity as Chancellor of NiBS University, Ghana, has urged graduates to embrace lifelong learning, lead with resilience and a commitment to service. He made the call at the Second Congregation Ceremony […]
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved five strategic operations valued at more than EUR 269.55 million and USD 200 million, representing over USD 510 million in total commitments. The financing will support investments in transport infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and private-sector development across West Africa. The […]
On August 4, 2026, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, delivered a keynote address as the Special Guest Speaker for the 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Pharma in Ghana. The program, hosted by the University […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and Coris Holding SA signed a €80 million financing agreement on 30 July 2026 at EBID’s headquarters in Lomé, Republic of Togo, to strengthen financing for the productive sector across West Africa. The agreement was signed by Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the Board […]
Today, we observe African Women’s Day and honour the women whose leadership, resilience, and innovation drive Africa’s development. Across Africa, women lead businesses, transform communities, advance peace, and drive economic growth. However, although women are economic pillars and make up over half the population, they generate only one-third of the continent’s GDP due to ongoing […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Government of Bauchi State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, have signed a financing agreement to support the implementation of the Bauchi State Transport Infrastructure Financing Programme. The agreement was signed at EBID Headquarters in Lomé, Republic of Togo, by Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman […]
