Ecobank Commits $2.6 Billion to Women and Agriculture

Ecobank’s $2bn plan for Africa’s women-led enterprises

The bank had loaned out $300 million to women-led business as at the end of 2024, and indicated that it intended to more than triple its portfolio by 2030.

Ecobank Commits $2.6 Billion to Women and Agriculture

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) will mobilize $2.6 billion by 2030 to finance businesses owned by women and agricultural value chains across Africa. The Lomé headquartered group announced the plan on September 24, 2026, during its 40th anniversary celebrations. The group will split the money between two programs. Ellevate, its program for businesses owned and led [...] The post Ecobank Commits $2.6 Billion to Women and Agriculture appea…