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East Africa Must Prioritise Smart Financing for Its MSME Future
Across sub-Saharan Africa, SMEs account for up to 90 percent of all registered businesses and produce roughly 50 percent of the region's economic output. The East African Community, with a combined GDP of $296 billion and a population of 331 million, is a bloc whose productive floor is built almost entirely on small and medium enterprises.
EADB secures additional US$25 million syndicated facility at 2026 OPEC Fund Development Forum
EADB secures additional US$25 million syndicated facility at 2026 OPEC Fund Development Forum
EADB Announces USD 13Million Fund for Youth and Women as New Leadership Team is Unveiled
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has announced the establishment of a USD 13 million fund dedicated to supporting youth and women-led enterprises across the East African region, in a move aimed at deepening inclusive financing in the region.
East African Development Bank & UN Rwanda Partner To Support SMEs, Youth, And Women Entrepreneurs in Rwanda.
The East African Development Bank (EADB) and UN Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s), youth and women entrepreneurs in Rwanda.
Featured Projects
CIMERWA is Rwanda's only integrated cement producer.
The Lake Turkana Window Power Project is a 623m Kenyan wind energy project
East Africas first electricity co-generation venture
This unique school received long term finance from the EADB to enable it deliver on its vision
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EADB S&P's Rating Report 2025
Moody’s 2025 report
EADB S&P's Rating Report 2024
Annual Report 2025
