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 […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and G Farms Limited have signed a facility agreement on 28 July 2026 for USD 10.04 million to support the acquisition of equipment and the expansion of the company’s operations in The Gambia. The project will strengthen G Farms Ltd’s poultry and dairy value chains by increasing […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has taken a major step towards issuing its first Gender Bond, following a three-day capacity-building workshop organised in partnership with UN Women in Lomé from 1 to 3 July 2026. The workshop, the first activity under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two institutions in January […]
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), under the chairmanship of its President, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, held its 99th Ordinary Session on July 6, 2026, and approved financing for five public and private sector projects to strengthen infrastructure, healthcare, housing, mining, financial resilience and regional connectivity across West […]
