EBID President re-elected as G-NEXID honorary President, championing South-South Cooperation as a cornerstone for global economic resilience
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has been re-elected as Honorary President of the Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID). This significant reaffirmation of Dr. Donkor’s leadership took place during the network’s 20th Annual General Assembly, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 18,2025. The pivotal gathering was dedicated to advancing trade and investment across the Global South.
Dr. George Donkor’s re-election as Honorary President underscores EBID’s sustained commitment to fostering robust South-South cooperation, a cornerstone for global economic resilience. In a keynote address delivered on his behalf, Dr. Donkor emphasised the crucial role of G-NEXID in navigating the current landscape of global economic realignment.
“In an era characterised by rapid technological disruption, evolving trade corridors, and the urgent imperative for sustainable development, our collective action is more vital than ever,” stated Dr. Donkor. “G-NEXID provides a critical platform for its members to mobilise capital, mitigate investment risks, and cultivate the regional value chains that form the bedrock of long-term, inclusive growth. We are not merely participants in the global economy; we are actively shaping its architecture, constructing a more resilient and equitable future originating from the Global South.”
Convened under the theme “Fostering Economic Growth and Cooperation: South-South Trade and Investment Opportunities,” the 20th Assembly served as a strategic forum to solidify the network’s priorities for the coming decade. The agenda featured a unified commitment to scaling strategic partnerships, accelerating sustainable investments, and co-creating innovative financial instruments to address shared developmental challenges.
