ECOWAS Investment Bank Launches 2027 ECOWAS Investment Forum in Lomé

Preparations Underway for April 2027 Meetings

The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank (EIB) held the official media launch of the 2027 ECOWAS Investment Forum (EIF 2027) in Lomé, Togo, on 29 September 2026. The event brought together government representatives, diplomats, development finance institutions, business leaders, and investors.

This initial gathering introduces the plenary session of the Forum, set for 7 and 8 April 2027. The proceedings will focus on the theme Resilience and Transformation: Navigating an Uncertain Global Context and Unlocking Inclusive Growth in West Africa.

Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President of the EIB and its Board of Governors, emphasized in his remarks that EIF 2027 serves as a platform to mobilize capital, strengthen partnerships, and advance structural transformation through sustainable and inclusive investments. On behalf of host country Togo, Mme Akou Mawussé Adétou Afidenyigba, Cabinet Director representing Finance and Budget Minister Georges Barcola, stated that the forum’s success will be measured by the financial volumes mobilized, projects delivered, and jobs created.

Mobilizing the Private Sector and Regional Partnerships

The day’s program included a high-level panel on financing pathways and the role of private economic actors. Representatives from BARTON HEYMAN LIMITED, the African Chamber of Commerce, and the Togo National Agency for SME Promotion and Guaranteed Financing (ANPGF) presented financing instruments and the private sector’s contribution to regional growth objectives.

The event was formally closed by Mr. Ismael Nabé, Minister of Planning, International Cooperation, and Development of the Republic of Guinea and current President of the EIB Board of Governors. He called for enhanced cooperation among public entities, development partners, and private investors to leverage West Africa’s resources and human capital.

EIF 2027 brings together project promoters and funders to amplify capital flows and forge public-private partnerships in West Africa. The proceedings will open in Lomé on 7 April 2027.