Development & inclusive finance
Partner funding, development cooperation, microfinance and financial inclusion.
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6 article(s)
Development & inclusive finance Video4 October 2026 2 min read
Benin: Digitalization of Life Certificate for Pensioners
Benin’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has introduced a digital mechanism for pensioners’ life certificates. The system relies on a mobile app and public biometric kiosks.
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Development & inclusive finance3 October 2026 2 min read
ECOWAS Investment Bank Launches 2027 ECOWAS Investment Forum in Lomé
The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank (EIB) officially launched the 2027 ECOWAS Investment Forum (EIF 2027) in Lomé on 29 September 2026. This regional initiative sets the stage for the business meetings scheduled for April 2027.
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Development & inclusive finance3 October 2026 2 min read
West Africa: Launch of REGIS-WA Project with €3 Million Funding
The ECOWAS Commission, the European Union, and GIZ officially launched the REGIS-WA project on 29-30 September 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria. This initiative, backed by a €3 million EU grant, aims to strengthen regional energy data governance.
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Development & inclusive finance3 October 2026 2 min read
BoI approves 390 million USD for four projects in West Africa
The Board of Directors of the BoI approved 390 million USD in investments during its 28 September 2026 session in Lomé. This funding targets four operations in West Africa across energy, mining, rail, and agriculture sectors.
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Development & inclusive finance28 September 2026 2 min read
G-NEXID calls for stronger cooperation to finance South-South trade
The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 14 September 2026 in Geneva. It called for stronger cooperation among its members to finance trade and development in the Global South.
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Development & inclusive finance27 September 2026 1 min read
Benin Mandates Electronic Payment of State Mission Fees
A circular dated 25 September 2026 establishes electronic payment of mission fees across all public administrations in Benin. It marks the second phase of the *Système d'Encadrement des Missions Officielles* (SEMO 2).
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