The Cape Verde Ministry of Finance and Ecobank Cabo Verde agreed to pursue a more coordinated approach to identifying projects, financing needs and partnership opportunities aligned with government priorities. A joint workstream is expected to involve the finance and economy ministries, Pró-Empresa, agriculture authorities and other relevant government bodies. Potential areas of cooperation include inter-island maritime and air transport, education, renewable energy, local production and rural development. The parties also discussed financing mechanisms to improve access to credit for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and women entrepreneurs, while Ecobank expressed willingness to assess specific proposals and draw on its international network to help structure solutions.
2026-09-03Ministry of Finance (Cape Verde)
Cape Verde Ministry of Finance and Ecobank establish joint workstream to assess financing for national priorities
The Cape Verde Ministry of Finance and Ecobank agreed to establish a joint workstream to identify projects and financing opportunities across government priorities. Areas under consideration include inter-island transport, small-business and women’s access to credit, agriculture, local production and renewable energy.