FAGACE: A force for solutions in the African financial ecosystem
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FAGACE, a pioneer in the field of bank guarantees in Africa, is an international financial institution that specialises in the promotion of public and private investments. For more than 45 years, it has been working for the economic and social development of its 14 member states facilitating access and financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Energy crises in African most developed economy: what can DFIs do?
The most developed economy in Africa is grappling with a severe energy crisis that is endangering not only the economy and food supplies but also the lives of millions of people…
L\’AIAFD promeut les IFD axées sur la durabilité en adoptant la SSCI
[kc_row use_container=\ »yes\ » force=\ »no\ » column_align=\ »middle\ » video_mute=\ »no\ » _id=\ »87299\ »][kc_column width=\ »12/12\ » video_mute=\ »no\ » _id=\ »103828\ »][kc_column_text _id=\ »831774\ »] Abidjan, le 22 mars 2023 – Dans le cadre des objectifs de l\’AIAFD visant à promouvoir les institutions de financement du développement centrées sur la durabilité, l\’Association a continué d\’encourager ses institutions membres à adopter les Initiatives de Normes et de Certification de Durabilité (SSCI). …
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AADFI promotes Sustainability-Centric DFIs by embracing the SSCI
Abidjan, March 22, 2023 – As part of the AADFI’s objectives for promoting sustainability-centric development finance institutions, the Association has continued to encourage its member institutions to embrace the Sustainability Standards & Certification Initiatives (SSCI). A number of the African national DFIs have been certified, including the Uganda Development Bank Ltd UDBL) – the lead institution of the l-Lead of the Certified DFIs sharing its experience among member institutions.
Housing Finance embarks on becoming a sustainability certified bank
Housing Finance Bank has officially kicked off the journey towards becoming a sustainability–certified bank in an event held at their head offices in Kololo. The certification awarded by Sustainability Standards and Certification (SSCI) is given after a comprehensive evaluation of the banks’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Acquisition of the certification will provide a …
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Post Bank and other state owned banks take on sustainability certification
As environmental, social and governance issues come to the core of corporate governance and performance metrics in the corporate world globally, Post Bank Uganda, Housing Finance Bank and Bank of Uganda have taken a step to entrench these values in their operations. This was revealed at the recent launch of the Sustainability Certification Process for …
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