Tuesday
March 18
2025

IFC And ALCB Back West Africa’s First Gender Bond To Boost Women Entrepreneurs

Women-led businesses in Côte d’Ivoire are set to gain greater access to financing through a groundbreaking gender bond issued by Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, the first of its kind in the West Africa Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

Photo courtesy of Tima Miroshnichenko.

Source: WeeTracker (link opens in a new window)

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Investing
Tags
gender equality, gender lens, impact bonds, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs