Wednesday
July 26
2023

African Development Fund Approves US $16 Million for Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Liberia

…. “By creating 120,000 direct and indirect jobs and unlocking approximately US$500 million in additional lending, it could lay the groundwork for future, potentially more profitable investments. The YEIB is a long-term investment with a significant impact on job creation and financial inclusion,” said African Development Bank Group Country Manager for Liberia, Benedict Kanu.

In an exciting move to unleash the business potential of young Liberians, the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has given the green light for the creation of a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) in the West African country.

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Source: LiberianObserver.com (link opens in a new window)

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Investing
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employment, financial inclusion, manufacturing, MSMEs, youth