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

Ecobank plans to lend $2 billion to women-owned businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years, targeting a customer base of 400,000 women-led enterprises. The bank operates in 34 African countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, and Burundi, emphasizing the growing access to credit for women. This initiative aims to support female entrepreneurship across the continent.