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.