This $30 million stake is a historic first for EBID, whose capital was previously exclusively owned by the member states of the West African community. This capital operation is accompanied by the provision of a $70 million long-term credit line. The entire financial package aims to support projects with significant social and economic impact, with a clear priority given to the deployment of renewable energy on a sub-regional scale.

For the Lomé-based institution, this strategic alliance is in line with its medium-term roadmap, known as the GRO Strategy (2026-2030). The arrival of a partner of the caliber of the AfDB aims to consolidate the regional bank's credit profile and optimize its internal governance. This institutional recognition should facilitate its access to international financial markets and enable it to obtain more competitive borrowing conditions to finance major infrastructure projects and support the local private sector.

On an operational level, the agreement provides for significant leverage. The resources allocated to the $70 million credit line are expected to mobilize, through a leveraging effect, up to $230 million in complementary financing. The expected benefits include the connection of over 250,000 West African households to electricity, the creation of sustainable jobs, and a reduction in carbon emissions estimated at around 355,500 tons per year.

By diversifying its capital structure, EBID is changing its dimension. It seeks to establish itself as a central link in attracting long-term capital flows to West African economies, at a time when the need for transport and energy infrastructure remains massive. This new shareholder configuration gives the bank a broader financial base to respond to the growing demand from states and companies. While pursuing its regional integration objectives, the institution intends to rely on the rigor of the AfDB's operational standards to ensure the viability and transparency of the projects financed on the ground.


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